Bartender - Sky Bar

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a bartender to prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and Beverage Servers, following department policies and steps of service. The role requires handling drink orders, operating the POS terminal, and upholding state liquor laws and safety standards.

The position emphasizes up-selling, maintaining a well-stocked, clean bar, and providing friendly customer interactions in a fast-paced casino environment. Native American Preference applies in hiring.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of spirits, beers, wines and beverage service techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of ice handling and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Fills drink orders per recipes and standards.
• Uses point of sale terminal and completes cashiering functions.
• Adheres to state liquor laws, ID checks, intoxication monitoring, intervention and shutoff procedures.
• Upsells products and uses endorsements when appropriate.
• Sets up and breaks down the bar per procedures.
• Maintains sanitation and safety in work areas.
• Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintains proper beverage par levels and cleanliness.

Skills

Good communication

Spirits knowledge

Customer service

POS system

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for preparing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests and/or Beverage Servers in accordance with department policies, procedures and steps of service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

includes but not limited to:

• Fills drink orders per the Beverage department's 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


• Actively up-sells products and uses endorsements at all appropriate service opportunities


• Sets-up and breaks down assigned bar in accordance with department policies and procedures


• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in assigned work areas

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner


• Maintains proper par levels of beverage products, supplies and glasses


• Maintains garnishes, glassware and overall cleanliness of bars


• Communicates to management on inventory and maintenance needs

Minimum Education and Qualifications

Previous bartending experience

Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Intermediate knowledge of spirits, beers, wines and beverage service techniques


• Thorough knowledge of ice handling procedures as well as health and sanitation guidelines


• Ability to maintain a clean, well-stocked bar efficiently and effectively


• Excellent working knowledge of drinks, recipes and use of endorsements at appropriate service opportunities


• Proficiency in the call order system


• Excellent knowledge of the overall property and gaming floor


• Excellent knowledge of state liquor laws including proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service and shutoff procedures

Training Requirements

• Outlet -specific standard operating procedures


• SMART alcohol awareness


• Point of sale system training

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to bend and stand for entire shift


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

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring.

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.