Bartender Vice Versa - Vdara

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Hotel, food & beverage discounts

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Professional development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced bartender to craft cocktails and serve beverages to guests, while understanding menu items, liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections. You will maintain a clean bar and deliver welcoming service to create WOW memories during guests' stay.

Two years of bar experience is preferred; you must be 21+ and available for varied shifts. Training junior staff and managing bar inventory are also part of this role in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Knowledge of menu items, liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections.
• Provide guest-facing service with a welcoming demeanor.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Two years of bar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks per standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the bar.
• Ring poured beverages, handle cash, and submit daily reports.
• Provide Apprentice Bartender and Bar Porter with training and mentoring.
• Maintain bar inventory according to pars and internal controls.
• Resolve guest complaints within scope of authority or escalate to management.

Skills

Customer service

Bartending experience

Knowledge of beverages

Cash handling

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB

As a Bartender, you will be responsible for being knowledgeable of menu items, liquor brands, beers and non‐alcoholic selections as well as maintaining the appearance of the bar. You will also set the stage for guest experience with your welcoming smile and service. By understanding their unique stories and needs, you will own their experience to create WOW memories they will carry with them far and beyond their stay with us.

THE STARTING RATE

$17.0131 USD Hourly

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Make and serve alcoholic and non‐alcoholic drinks, proportioning ingredients according to standardized recipes and provide food service as needed
• Clean equipment, tools, and supplies and ensure equipment is in good working order; including, cleanliness, sanitation and appearance of the bar
• Knowledgeable of menu items, liquor brands, beers and non‐alcoholic selections available
• Ring poured or served beverages, collect payment, and follow all cash handling and variance procedures, including preparing daily reports and submitting appropriate paperwork
• Provide Apprentice Bartender and Bar Porter with training and mentoring on overall function of the bar, guest service and bartending
• Maintain bar inventory according to set pars and internal controls, and request product to maintain stock in bar
• Resolve guest complaints within scope of authority; otherwise refer the matter to management, notify supervisor and/or Security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged theft
• Perform other job‐related duties as requested

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is 21+ years of age
• Two (2) years of experience in a bar or similar environment preferred
• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community