Cafe Bartender

Hard Rock Vegas; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati seeks a skilled cafe bartender to provide guests with an engaging and timely service experience. You will craft drinks to spec, serve food when required, and handle payments with a POS system while ensuring ID checks and responsible alcohol service.

We value calm, organized professionals with a friendly demeanor who can multitask in a fast-paced setting and deliver memorable experiences to every guest.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of high-volume bartending experience.
• Food safety certification may be required in some regions.

Responsibilities

• Make drinks to the specified recipe.
• Demonstrate responsible alcohol service.
• Serve food when needed.
• Handle cash and other payment forms.
• Use the point-of-sale system for transactions.
• Check IDs for guests who appear under the legal drinking age.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Provide friendly service and create memorable experiences.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Detail-oriented

Guest-friendly attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification (may be required)

Job description

## Cafe BartenderApply: Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati: Full time: Posted Today: R14664Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits**Job Description:**The Bartender is the stepping stone...the first area of service for the guests before arriving at their tables. It is essential to provide the guests with a positive experience before they step out of the bar.As a Hard Rock Cafe bartender, you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, showman, decision-maker, memorabilia curator and musician (at heart). ## PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES* Making drinks to spec recipe.* Demonstrating responsible alcohol service.* Serving food.* Handling cash & other forms of payment.* Making proficient sales transactions - using a point-of-sale system.* Properly checking I.D.s – for guests who appear to be under the legal drinking age.* Maintaining proper cash drawer balances.* Directing guests to areas/restrooms.* Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.* Suggestive selling - using proven techniques.* Maintaining a clean and organized bar area.* Maintaining proper product pars – through bar pulls & inventories.* Stocking liquor, beer, wine and glassware throughout the shift.* Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the bar.* Maintaining a proper 3-compartment sink – properly sanitizing equipment, utensils, and glassware.* Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning glass/countertops, sweeping the floor, etc.* Answering questions - accurately and politely.* Creating memorable experiences.* Entertaining guests to create \"Raving Fans.\" *This job description reflects the position's essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.* ## REQUIREMENTS ### Experience, Education, and Certifications* High School diploma or equivalent.* 2 plus years of high volume bartending experience is required.* In some regions, a food safety certification program is required to be completed before being able to serve food or alcohol, which may include a food handlers card.### Skills* Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere.* Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency.* Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests. ## PHYSICAL DEMANDS* Ability to move throughout the cafe (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.* Ability to sit for extended periods of time.* Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.* Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.* Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hands above shoulders.* Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.* Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.* Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.* Ability to travel via auto or airplane for long periods of time. ## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS* Must be the minimum legal age to be employed.* In some regions, a legal minimum age is required to serve alcohol – check with the person interviewing you to ensure you meet these requirements.* Follows all food safety & sanitation procedures.* Practicing all general safety standards.* Performing duties which require bending & reaching.* Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (\"having a plan\").* Following all uniform guidelines.* Practicing all safety & sanitation standards.* Recycling products, where possible.* Maintaining HRC's 5 Core Values and Mission Statement.