Bartender - Clay Pipe

Mohegan Sun; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is seeking a lively bartender/ server to greet guests, mix and serve cocktails and other beverages, and provide an entertaining experience in a fast-paced casino lounge.

You will follow recipes, handle transactions, set up and break down outlets, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to a fun, friendly environment. The role requires strong communication, a people-oriented mindset, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a diverse hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience bartending or serving cocktails in a full-service restaurant, lounge or showroom/nightclub.
• Outgoing personality, well groomed with a special or unique talent for entertaining guests (i.e. dancing, singing, etc.)
• Previous experience in modeling or in a position interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests with a smile and friendly welcome.
• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as cigarettes and cigars to guests with fast, fun, friendly and focused service.
• Prepares all alcoholic drinks according to recipes set by FOH operations team.
• Tenders all guests transactions to cash, comp, coupon, credit card or ticket as prescribed by the outlet.
• Sets-up and breaks down according to established outlet procedures.
• Poses for pictures with guests, as requested.
• Upholds service standards set by the FOH operations team.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the lounge and entire venue throughout service.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Entertainment/talent

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as cigarettes and cigars to guests, in accordance with established department policies and procedures, while providing a fun, fresh, friendly and exciting environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets guests with a smile and friendly welcome
• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as cigarettes and cigars to guests with fast, fun, friendly and focused service
• Prepares all alcoholic drinks according to recipes set by FOH operations team
• Tenders all guests transactions to cash, comp, coupon, credit card or ticket as prescribed by the outlet
• Sets-up and breaks down according to established outlet procedures
• Poses for pictures with guests, as requested
• Upholds service standards set by the FOH operations team
• Maintains the cleanliness of the lounge and entire venue throughout service

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes upcoming events

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or serving cocktails in a full service restaurant, lounge or showroom/nightclub
• Outgoing personality, well groomed with a special or unique talent for entertaining guests (i.e. dancing, singing, etc.)
• Previous experience in modeling or in a position interacting with the public

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of operational policies with regard to hours of operation, types of menus offered, restaurant concepts and marketing programs
• Thorough working knowledge of all legal beverage service guidelines and state liquor laws including proper identification, refusal of service and shut off procedures
• Skilled in proper tray handling, ordering and garnishing of all beverages

Training Requirements

• Outlet-specific standard operating procedures SMART alcohol awareness

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a casino environment with smoke, low lighting and loud music and noises
• Must be able to bend, stand and stretch for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift full beverage trays up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift

Regular Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!.

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. \"Native American\" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe.

What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe “The Spirit of Aquai”. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.