High-Energy Bartender: Creative Cocktails & Guest Experience

Ruffin; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilley’s in Park City, KS is seeking a bartender to prepare and serve cocktails with an upbeat attitude. You will mix beverages, keep the bar stocked and clean, and verify IDs for guests who appear younger than 30.

The role demands strong customer service and the ability to handle high-volume traffic with cheerfulness. Responsibilities include cash handling, taking orders, and building guest relationships while adhering to regulatory policies and company standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and able to obtain KRGC Gaming License.
• Minimum of one year experience in a high-volume bar/restaurant.
• Knowledge of current ABC laws.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• One year of direct customer contact experience preferred.
• Previous money handling experience preferred.
• Display professionalism; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance per Gilley’s team handbook.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve beverages to all guests, Gilley Girls, and cocktail servers who have placed orders.
• Ensure the cleanliness and stock of the bar including clean glasses, garnishes, and proper utensils.
• Get proper identification for all patrons appearing less than 30 years old.
• Make traditional and creative cocktails.
• Deal with high volume customer interactions, staying outgoing and cheerful.
• Take and deliver food orders to guests sitting at the bar.
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash transfers to the cage.
• Build guest relations by talking with customers and making them feel welcome.
• Observe activity within the bar area and assist guests as needed.
• Report anything out of the ordinary to management promptly.
• Handle guest complaints discreetly to maintain positive guest relationships.
• Provide friendly and helpful service at all interactions to keep guests in play.
• Use open body language and polite communication with guests.
• Help maintain a clean facility by disposing of cups and bottles left by guests.
• Maintain monetary and paperwork accuracy within policies.
• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner.
• Resolve guest disputes quickly up to a pre-determined amount; notify a manager as needed.
• Crosstrain in other F&B areas and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

POS systems

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Gilley’s in Park City, KS is seeking a bartender to prepare and serve cocktails with an upbeat attitude. You will mix beverages, keep the bar stocked and clean, and verify IDs for guests who appear younger than 30.

The role demands strong customer service and the ability to handle high-volume traffic with cheerfulness. Responsibilities include cash handling, taking orders, and building guest relationships while adhering to regulatory policies and company standards.