On-Call Bartender

Cherokee Nation Entertainment; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is seeking an On-Call Bartender to support our casino beverage operations. You will craft high-quality drinks, manage a bar station, and ensure compliance with alcohol safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires a friendly, guest-focused attitude, knowledge of drink recipes, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ongoing certifications such as food handler's card and alcohol awareness training are encouraged, with weekend and holiday shifts common.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of related 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 gaming authorities.
• Ability to obtain a state-issued alcoholic beverage license.
• Requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, with exposure to smoke and crowd noise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests, following standard recipes.
• Follow alcohol safety standards and check IDs to enforce minimum drinking age.
• Stock supplies, clean glassware, and maintain bar station.
• Uphold cleanliness and promote a fun, safe guest environment.
• Process guest payments for beverages and related services.

Skills

Customer service

Alcohol knowledge

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

As an On-Call 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.

Job Description

As an On-Call 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.

About Us

For more than two decades, Cherokee Casino has been Oklahoma’s premier destination for gaming, live entertainment and extraordinary experiences. The brand currently owns and operates nine properties across Northeastern Oklahoma. Each features its own unique offerings yet all share in Cherokee Casino's commitment to quality.

Guests can enjoy slots and table games, multiple hotels, a delicious array of dining options, live entertainment from local and national acts, horse racing, golf, a KOA campground, meeting and event space, and monthly promotions. Cherokee Casino also offers players impressive perks and benefits through One Star Rewards. As the brand continues to expand its offerings and footprint, Cherokee Casino remains dedicated to the well‑being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home.

About The Team

Immerse Yourself in World-Class Hospitality with Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Thrill, excitement, and entertainment await at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country . As the gaming and hospitality business of the Cherokee Nation, CNE owns and operate a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos across Northeastern Oklahoma, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.

Step Into a World Of Possibilities

• Gain experience delivering exhilarating gaming across electronic games, table games, and poker rooms .
• Help deliver legendary live entertainment from national and local acts at iconic venues like Hard Rock Live.
• Master your culinary craft at our diverse restaurants, from casual to upscale dining. Deliver smiles and unforgettable experiences, becoming a master of guest service and table-side magic.
• Help guests unwind in luxurious hotel accommodations and world-class amenities like pools, cabanas, and golf courses.

More than just entertainment, we are committed to the well‑being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home . We offer exceptional career opportunities with competitive benefits and a chance to be part of something truly special.

Company:Cherokee Nation Entertainment