Cocktail Bartender — Upscale Lounge & Cigar Pairings

Hollywood Casino at Greektown; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit invites a skilled bartender to join our cigar lounge team. You will craft premium cocktails and beverages, advise guests on pairings, and deliver attentive, personalized service in a fast-paced casino setting.

We value strong mixology skills, knowledge of spirits and wines, and a willingness to learn cigar basics. Flexible scheduling including nights and weekends is required; must be 21+ and MGCB licensed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of high-volume bartending experience.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, mixology techniques.
• Willingness and ability to learn premium cigar basics, pairings, and lounge product knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and polished, professional appearance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a cigar lounge environment.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must meet Michigan gaming regulatory, union membership, and property employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve premium cocktails, whiskey, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages using approved recipes, techniques, and presentation standards.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations and suggest cigar-friendly beverage pairings to enhance the guest experience.
• Greet bar guests warmly and provide attentive, personalized service.
• Maintain knowledge of beverage offerings, cigar selection, daily features, premium spirit offerings, events, and lounge standards.
• Process transactions accurately using POS systems, handle cash responsibly, and comply with tab, comp, void, and payment procedures.
• Monitor guest consumption and comply with responsible alcohol service standards, TIPS requirements, MLCC regulations, and casino policies.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, sanitation, stock levels, glassware, garnish readiness, and presentation throughout the shift.
• Perform bar setup, breakdown, restocking, par communication, and product-handling duties as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control, requisition communication, product rotation, and waste/breakage reporting as applicable.
• Work collaboratively with servers, hosts, management, runners, cigar lounge team members, and casino personnel.

Skills

Bartending

Mixology

Premium service

Wine knowledge

Job description

Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit invites a skilled bartender to join our cigar lounge team. You will craft premium cocktails and beverages, advise guests on pairings, and deliver attentive, personalized service in a fast-paced casino setting.

We value strong mixology skills, knowledge of spirits and wines, and a willingness to learn cigar basics. Flexible scheduling including nights and weekends is required; must be 21+ and MGCB licensed.