Bartender River Bar and Grill

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 18,267,000 - 24,714,000; Part time

Job summary

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is seeking a part-time bartender to prepare and serve cocktails and other beverages, greet guests, and help ensure a positive guest experience. You will verify customer ages for alcohol service and report to the Beverage Manager.

Responsibilities include inputting orders at a POS, handling cash and payments, maintaining a clean, safe bar area, and preventing shortages or equipment issues.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older (minimum 18 for some 3.2 beer locations).
• ABLE Certification required.
• Work well in a team environment and motivate team to sustain exceptional performance.
• Handle cash and all tender methods and make change.
• Knowledgeable of menu items, drinks, ingredients, and garnishes; upsell to maximize sales.

Responsibilities

• Input customer orders and process payments at a POS terminal.
• Provide excellent guest service; craft drinks accurately and promptly.
• Manage cash receipts and settle guest checks per policy.
• Maintain a clean, safe bar area and report shortages or equipment issues.
• Inform management of shortages, equipment failures or staffing needs promptly.
• Oversee barbacks during bussing, cleaning, restocking and garnish prep.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and good guest relations.
• Support responsible gaming and comply with liquor laws and policies.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Teamwork

POS familiarity

Alcohol service

Tools

POS system

Job description

Pay Rate: $7.50 (+ Tips) | Extra Board | Holidays & Weekends

Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position.

Job Purpose or Objective(s):

The bartender prepares and serves cocktails and other beverages to guests or prepares for wait staff to provide a positive customer experience. You will ensure customers meet age requirements for the purchase of alcohol. You will report to the Beverage Manager.

Primary Tasks:

1. You will input customer orders and handle a variety of payment transactions in a point-of-sale terminal system.
2. Provide great guest service; proficient in making drinks correctly and promptly.
3. Responsible for the receipt of monies and settlement of guest checks following all appropriate policies.
4. Maintain a high level of cleanliness and a safe, hazard-free work environment.
5. You will inform management of any product shortages, equipment failures or staffing issues promptly.
6. Oversee barbacks when bussing, cleaning, re-stocking and garnish preparation.
7. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables getting along with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
8. Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
9. Comply with all Oklahoma Liquor Laws and the Choctaw Nation Alcoholic Beverage Ordinances
10. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older. (Minimum age is 18 for establishments that serve only 3.2 beer).
• Obtain an ABLE Certification
• Work well in a team environment and motivate team to sustain exceptional levels of performance.
• Handle cash and all other tender methods and be able to make change.
• Knowledgeable and familiar with all menu items, drink preparations, ingredients, and garnishes. Make recommendations to guests and offer suggestions and up sell to maximize sales.
• One (1) year work experience in a high-volume, full-service bartending position