Bartender - Casino Service Bar

Kinsley Power Systems; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahara Las Vegas is seeking an experienced bartender to serve guests at a fast-paced venue. You will prepare drinks, manage inventory, and assist in promotional efforts while delivering friendly, professional service.

Requirements include 2+ years of bartending, 21+ age, and valid state cards. The role expects teamwork and a strong customer-focused attitude in a vibrant entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years bartending experience in a high-volume setting.
• 2 years money-handling experience in a busy venue.
• 6 months modeling experience in events or advertising is preferred.
• Must present a neat, professional appearance with a warm demeanor.
• Fluent English in verbal and written communication.
• Must be 21 years or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid Nevada non-gaming sheriff's card, Union Pour Card, alcohol awareness card, and health department card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks with proper portions and ingredients per recipes.
• Expedite drink orders quickly and accurately.
• Market the venue through social media and promote the brand.
• Maintain a well-stocked bar and monitor inventory at par levels.
• Provide guests with accurate information about the venue and events.
• Operate bar equipment and cash registers efficiently.
• Handle cash, receipts, and tips with honesty and accuracy.
• Works as part of a team in a fast-paced, loud environment.

Skills

Bartending

Money handling

Modeling

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Appearance

Teamwork

Tools

Cash register

Beer & liquor equipment

Ice machines

Blenders

mixers

Pourers

Knives

Job description

Focus is on, but not limited to the following:

• Prepares ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients such as wine, mixed drinks, specialty cocktails, shots and related bar service to guests at assigned stations
• Expedites drink orders for each guest quickly and accurately.Serves refills uponrequest as well as follows up for additional beverage requirements
• Possesses a keen sense of timingand is capable of discreetly speeding up or slowing down his/her station as necessary
• The Bartender Model participates in in-housemodeling programs, special casino events, Banquet Service functions, and performs model/presenter tasks at sbe and SAHARA events and may participate in print advertising
• Mixes drinks according toprescribed recipes; keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses and accessories necessary; accounts for all beginning cash register bank, all cash, complimentary drinks and charge receipts
• Resourceful with beverages, fruitand supplies in order to maintain low beverage costs
• Must have knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes
• Must possess the ability toinitiate and maintain a relaxed and upbeat demeanor in a fast-paced environment with loud music and constant distractions
• Actively markets the venue through available social media outlets, as per the Company's MarketingRequirement Plan
• Collects customer information for the venuedatabase while constantly striving to increase the size of your personal clientele
• Exhibits and executes a complete knowledge of thevenue's sequence of service and selling technique
• Prepares all products according to establishedvenue recipes, focusing on proper portion size control
• Constantly provides customers with accurateinformation about the venue and property as well as entertainment offered in each
• Communicates and works with allsupport staff to ensure bar is properly stocked and prepared for operations
• Communicates and works with all support staff to ensure inventory is maintained at established par levels
• Work with a sense of urgency to anticipate customerneeds and assist other team members when the opportunity arises
• Communicates with management, VIPhosts & service staff to rectify any and all customer needs, commentsor incidents
• Adheres to all established policies,procedures and guidelines

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 2 years prior bartending experience, preferably at a high volume restaurant orNightclub
• At least 2 yearsprevious money handling position, preferable at a high volume restaurantor Nightclub
• 6 months ofmodeling experience in events or advertising preferred but not required.
• Haveinterpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Must present a neat and professional appearance while upholding a warm, positive andfriendly persona at all times
• Employeemust meet social communication standards and requirements in promoting and marketing the venue
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner
• Must possess a valid Nevada non-gaming sheriff's card, Union Pour Card, alcohol awareness card, and a health department card.
• Must be 21 years of age or over
• Must be neat and clean inappearance and physically fit to perform the duties required
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area inthe venue
• Must be able observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations
• Must be able to operate: cash register, two and six wheel carts, juice, soda and liquor guns, cutting boards, coffee and frozen drinkmachines, ice machines, shot glasses, mixers, pourers, blenders, beerkeg/soda/wine/juice hook-ups, and knives
• Requires the ability to work within a team environment. If hired in as a steady extra (SE) position, the bartender-model must be available to work all shifts, to include Day, Swing and Grave shifts