Craft Cocktail Specialist — High-Volume Bar

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation in Las Vegas is seeking a Beverage Specialist to craft cocktails to exact specifications and deliver high-level service. You will maintain a pristine bar, memorize scripted dialogue, and upsell food and beverages to enhance guest experiences in a lively casino setting.

The role requires extensive cocktail and wine/beer knowledge, clean cash handling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while following all alcohol awareness laws.

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.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Extensive cocktail recipe knowledge.
• Extensive wine and craft beer knowledge.
• Must be able to stand and walk for duration of shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items and daily specials.
• Understand and meet sequence requirements for the Beverage Specialist position and Lounge Serving Team.
• 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 efficiently.
• Ability to build and create craft cocktails to exact specifications with showmanship.
• Knowledge of garnishes and ability to create complex garnishes for drinks.
• Memorize and repeat scripted dialogue.
• Describe and upsell food and beverages to enhance guest experience.
• Provide cash settlement of bar checks following all cash handling policies.
• Performs all related miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Communication

Cocktail recipes

Wine knowledge

Craft beer knowledge

Upselling

Cash handling

Showmanship

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation in Las Vegas is seeking a Beverage Specialist to craft cocktails to exact specifications and deliver high-level service. You will maintain a pristine bar, memorize scripted dialogue, and upsell food and beverages to enhance guest experiences in a lively casino setting.

The role requires extensive cocktail and wine/beer knowledge, clean cash handling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while following all alcohol awareness laws.