Craft Cocktail Artist & Bar Specialist

Boyd Gaming Corporation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation seeks a Beverage Specialist in a casino lounge setting to expertly craft cocktails, suggest wine and beer pairings, and uphold high service standards. You will manage bar operations, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, efficient workspace.

The role requires knowledge of beverage menus, strong customer service, and the ability to upsell food and drinks while adhering to alcohol laws and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience bartending in a high volume front bar, service bar, and/or fine dining environment.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Extensive cocktail recipe knowledge.
• Extensive wine and craft beer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items and daily specials.
• Understand and meet sequence requirements for the Beverage Specialist position as well as all requirements for the Lounge Serving Team.
• Knowledgeable and ability to provide food service at the same high level as the dining room staff.
• Comply with and enforce alcohol awareness laws and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar at all times.
• Side work, cleaning, and stocking duties must be completed as assigned and also completed in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
• Ability to build and create craft cocktails to exact specifications and demonstrates showmanship in the creation of these beverages.
• Knowledge of garnishes.
• Ability to create complex garnishes and properly utilize these in drink presentations.
• Able to memorize and repeat back scripted dialogue.
• Ability to describe and upsell food and beverages to enhance the guest drinking and dining experience.
• Provide cash settlement of bar checks following all cash handling policies and procedures.
• Performs all relative miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor/manager

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Wine knowledge

Beer knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation seeks a Beverage Specialist in a casino lounge setting to expertly craft cocktails, suggest wine and beer pairings, and uphold high service standards. You will manage bar operations, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, efficient workspace.

The role requires knowledge of beverage menus, strong customer service, and the ability to upsell food and drinks while adhering to alcohol laws and safety procedures.