On-Call Bartender

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Catoosa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Businesses is seeking a Bartender to join our on-site team at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Oklahoma. You will craft both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring recipes are followed and guest service remains exceptional.

The role requires 21+ age, ability to obtain a food handler’s card and gaming/alc. licenses, and the stamina to work varied shifts in a busy casino environment. You will stock, clean, and handle payments with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and ability to engage guests.
• Knowledge of safe alcohol handling and serving practices.
• Must obtain and maintain required food handler and alcohol licenses.
• Compliance with alcohol safety standards and responsible service training.
• Physical ability to stand long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages per standard recipes.
• Check IDs to enforce minimum drinking age and prevent over-serving.
• Stock bar supplies and maintain glassware cleanliness.
• Keep station and shared areas clean; support a safe, welcoming environment.
• Handle guest payments and financial transactions accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Alcohol safety

Food handler card

Alcohol awareness training

Gaming license

Physical stamina

Age 21+

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Bartender, you'll be at the heart of our beverage operations, crafting high-quality drinks and providing outstanding service to our guests. You'll manage your bar station, ensure compliance with alcohol safety regulations, and contribute to a lively and welcoming atmosphere. This role requires a strong understanding of drink recipes, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient bar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to cocktail servers and casino guests. Adhere strictly to standardized drink recipes.
• Follow all alcohol safety standards, including checking identification to ensure minimum drinking age requirements are met and preventing over-serving guests. Provide excellent guest service to both external and internal guests.
• Ensure high-quality beverages are served. Stock supplies for the next shift, and clean, wash, and stock all glassware and bar supplies.
• Uphold cleanliness standards for your station and shared areas of responsibility. Promote a fun, friendly, quick, comfortable, clean, and safe environment ("The Big Six").
• Perform financial transactions and process guest payments for goods and services delivered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain a food handler’s card.
• Ability to pass all alcohol awareness training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensing by the appropriate gaming authority.
• Ability to obtain a state-issued alcoholic beverage license.
• Requires standing for long periods, frequent bending and kneeling. Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a setting that includes exposure to second-hand smoke and crowd noise.

Job Info

• Job Identification 31032
• Job Category Food and Beverage
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 05:42 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Varies
• Locations Catoosa - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (OK) (On-site)