Bartender - Clay Pipe

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun is looking for a Bartender to prepare and serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing exceptional service in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The role demands excellent communication skills and experience in bartending or dining environments.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, upholding service standards, and being able to work in a dynamic casino setting. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality and previous experience in engaging with guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or serving cocktails in a full-service restaurant or lounge.
• Outgoing personality with unique talents for entertaining guests.
• Knowledge of state liquor laws and service guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages to guests.
• Uphold service standards of the FOH operations team.
• Maintain cleanliness of the lounge and venue.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Bartending experience

Outgoing personality

Knowledge of liquor laws

Skill in tray handling

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

Work Shift

Regular

EEO Statement

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.

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.