Lead Bartender & Craft Cocktail Maestro

Hard Rock Casino Tejon; Mettler (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Tejon is seeking an experienced bartender to deliver standout service in a high-volume setting. You will greet guests, take drink orders, craft cocktails to spec, and collaborate with culinary teams to ensure guest satisfaction.

You must know beer, wine and spirits, maintain accurate cash handling, reconcile transactions, and keep the bar clean and stocked. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of bartender experience, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of high-volume bartending experience.
• Extensive knowledge of beer, liquor, and wine.
• Strong understanding of ingredients, spirits, and flavor profiles.
• Excellent customer service with a positive, friendly attitude.
• Ability to memorize cocktails and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Take customer drink orders and greet guests.
• Provide outstanding service and suggest drinks/food pairings.
• Prepare cocktails according to recipes using proper tools.
• Process payments and reconcile cash at shift end.
• Maintain bar inventory, cleanliness, and stock levels.
• Promote positive guest relations and collaborate with culinary team.
• Adhere to liquor laws and casino policies.

Skills

High-volume bartending

Beer knowledge

Liquor knowledge

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Cocktail preparation

Team communication

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Hard Rock Casino Tejon is seeking an experienced bartender to deliver standout service in a high-volume setting. You will greet guests, take drink orders, craft cocktails to spec, and collaborate with culinary teams to ensure guest satisfaction.

You must know beer, wine and spirits, maintain accurate cash handling, reconcile transactions, and keep the bar clean and stocked. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of bartender experience, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible