LOTUS BARTENDER

Graton-Resort-; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Graton Resort & Casino seeks an experienced bartender for its Lotus High Limit Room. You will deliver luxury bar service, craft cocktails, and wine pairings for VIP guests, while maintaining brand standards and discretion.

You will manage bar setup, maintain equipment, train on new recipes, and ensure precise cash handling and POS operations during all shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of bartending experience in luxury settings.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Must pass luxury bartender assessment.
• Ability to carry full trays and multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide luxury-level bar service to high-limit guests.
• Offer personalized beverage recommendations and craft cocktails.
• Demonstrate mastery in cocktail creation and wine pairing.
• Operate all bar equipment and POS systems.
• Manage inventory and restock stations, reporting variances.

Skills

Luxury bartending

High-end guest service

Cocktail creation

Wine knowledge

Multitasking under pressure

Cash handling

Education

Responsible Beverage Service Certification

California Food Handler Certification

WSET Level 1+

BarSmarts Advanced

Tools

Bar equipment knowledge

Soda guns

Strainers

Shakers

Spoons

Channel knives

Job description

Position Summary:
The Lotus Bartender provides distinguished beverage service to Lotus High Limit Room. This positiondemands advanced bartending knowledge, exemplary hospitality abilities, and a strong dedication topersonalized service. The bartender consistently upholds the brand's standards of excellence by combiningtechnical proficiency, anticipation of guest needs, and discretion, ensuring memorable interactions in anupscale setting.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for redefining hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting, and promotingour values.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide luxury-level bar service to high-limit guests, proactively anticipating needs and consistentlyexceeding expectations.
• Offer personalized beverage recommendations and craft cocktails tailored to individual guestpreferences.
• Demonstrate mastery in cocktail creation, spirit education, and wine pairing, ensuring flawlessexecution and presentation.
• Efficiently prepare and serve drinks, maintaining a standard of 1--3 minutes per cocktail.
• Operate all bar equipment and tools, including soda and liquor guns, strainers, shakers, bar spoons,muddles, fruit peelers, and channel knives.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of drink recipes, ingredients, and garnishes, adhering to companystandards.
• Manage inventory, restock stations, and promptly report any variances to management.
• Anticipate guest needs, provide recommendations or substitutions, and ensure a personalized,exclusive service experience.
• Execute precise bar setup, mise en place, and breakdown procedures in alignment with luxurystandards.
• Deliver elite-level service to high-limit players and VIP guests with professionalism and discretion.
• Communicate guest feedback and opportunities to the manager on duty.
• Accurately operate InfoGenesis POS systems, handle cash transactions, and comply with companypolicies regarding funds management.
• Verify liquor deliveries, reconcile orders, and report discrepancies to management.
• Maintain personal grooming and uniform standards as set by the department and company.
• This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in thisposition may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties and responsibilities can be changed,expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the property.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written andverbal form.
• Minimum three years of bartending experience in luxury hotels, fine dining, or exclusive lounges preferred.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to carry full trays.
• Strong multitasking skills under pressure, maintaining composure and professionalism; able to managemultiple drink orders simultaneously.
• Knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer, including types, classes, brands, and basic tasting notes.
• Must possess or obtain Responsible Beverage Service State Certification.
• Must possess or obtain California Food Handler Certification.
• Must pass luxury bartender assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in multiple languages.
• Certification in Advanced Mixology, WSET Level 1 or higher, or BarSmarts Advanced.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend, and reach for the duration of shift.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate job equipment.

Age Requirement

21 years of age or older

Pay Rate

$19.50/Hour

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