Bartender (Longhouse)

800_ilani Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

800_ilani Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority is seeking a bartender to provide world-class guest service in our restaurant venues on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, WA. You will take drink orders, serve alcohol and nonalcoholic beverages, and handle payments using the POS system.

The role requires bartending experience in a high-volume setting, excellent interpersonal skills, and flexibility to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or recognized equivalent.
• Previous bartending experience in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts and comply with health and safety measures.
• Willingness to work in a smoking environment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Fills drink orders per recipes and standards.
• Uses POS terminal and handles payments.
• Ensures compliance with state liquor laws including ID checks.
• Maintains bar setup and sanitation.
• Interacts with guests to ensure a positive experience.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Alcohol knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

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Pledge for Success:

We are dedicated in hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

Provides world class guest service in our restaurants, taking drink orders, serving alcohol and nonalcoholic beverages to guests, and taking payment for purchases.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Interacting with our guests to ensure they have a positive experience.
• Fills drink order per the restaurant recipes and standards.
• Uses point of sale terminal and completes other cashiering functions.
• Consistently applies knowledge of state liquor laws including proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service, and shutoff procedures.
• Sets up and breaks down assigned bar in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the handling all payment methods.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in assigned work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED;
• Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Previous bartending experience in a high-volume environment.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Wages:

This role offers a starting wage of $17.13 per hour. Candidates with relevant experience may be placed higher within the established pay range.

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Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, Washington, ilani, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 3,000 slots and 75 gaming tables; 22 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances.