Bartender - Casino Service Bar

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is seeking a bartender to mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks while maintaining high cleanliness standards across the bar areas. You will interact with guests to provide a cordial and gracious experience.

The role requires at least two years in high-volume bartending, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred Mixology, TIPS, and Sanitation certifications. The environment is fast-paced with casino floor exposure and safety protocols in place.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Mixology certificate preferred.
• Minimum of two years in high-volume bartending.
• TIPS and Sanitation certifications preferred.
• Basic math skills for handling checks and cash.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all drinks per established recipes.
• Serve guests and servers according to policy.
• Act as cashier for front and service bars; handle receipts.
• Receive monies and settle guest checks per policy.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment within responsibility area.
• Ensure a positive guest experience and cordial service.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and comply with Gaming Commission regulations.

Skills

High-volume bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

Mathematical accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mixology certificate

TIPS certification

Sanitation certification

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

The Bartender is responsible for mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests and while maintaining the high standard of cleanliness of each bar area according to established policies. They will ensure a positive guest experience and interact and service guests in a cordial and gracious manner.

Essential Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Prepares all drinks in accordance with established recipes.
• Serves guests and servers according to established policy.
• Responsible for checks issued to him/her and acts as a cashier in front and service bars, except on casino floor.
• Responsible for the receipt of monies and settlement of guest checks in accordance with all appropriate policies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Ensure a positive guest experience
• Interact and service guests in a cordial and gracious manner while being able to present a professional experience
• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discretely notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required as well as certificate in Mixology.
• Minimum of two (2) years in high volume bartending. T.I.P.S. certification and Sanitation certification is preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills specific to job responsibilities are required, to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in the back of house of the casino, which can be faced-paced with excessive noise. Also, there may be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Native American Preference Policy

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

Employment Process

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen

Disclaimer

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.