On Call Bartender - Cliche Cigar Bar

Caesars Entertainment; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment's Harrah’s Lake Tahoe lounge is seeking an experienced bartender to deliver premium beverage service at the Cliché Cigar Lounge. You will provide courteous service, knowledge of cigars, and expert guest interactions in a refined setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years of fine dining bar experience with POS usage, and legal age of 21. English fluency and strong communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School graduate preferred.
• At least 2 years of prior fine dining bar experience as a bartender and use of POS systems.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Literacy and fluency in English.
• Above average communication and interactive skills.
• Acts as a role model to other Team Members and adheres to policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides fast, efficient, courteous, and professional beverage service to guests in accordance with departmental service standards and company policies.
• Maintains a clean, organized bar area and ensures stock levels.
• Records beverage sales accurately in the POS system and handles cash/credit transactions.
• Maintains familiarity with cigars and beverage pairings to improve guest recommendations.

Skills

Fine dining bar experience

POS systems

English literacy

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

WE ARE CAESARS

At Caesars Entertainment, our Mission, Vision & Values reflect our unique purpose, providing people with possibilities and places to have fun. Our Mission, Vision & Values represent a unifying and inspiring way forward, and all Team Members are expected to uphold them.

Our Mission: “Create the Extraordinary”

Our Vision: “We create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence.”

Our Values: “Blaze the Trail, Together We Win, All-In on Service”

Our corporate social responsibility framework, People Planet Play, represents our continuous dedication to enhancing economic development, uplifting the wellbeing of our Team Members and their families, and making positive contributions to the communities we operate in.

Job Summary

Provides prompt, courteous, and professional beverage service to guests at Cliché Cigar Lounge at Harrah's Lake Tahoe while adhering to all department service standards, bar policies, and responsible alcohol service guidelines. Maintains a strong knowledge of premium cigars, including cigar varieties, flavor profiles, origins, proper cutting and lighting techniques, and beverage pairings, allowing for informed recommendations that enhance the overall guest experience. Creates a welcoming, upscale atmosphere through attentive service, product knowledge, and personalized guest interactions.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

Provides fast, efficient, courteous, and professional beverage service to guests in accordance with departmental service standards and company policies.

Ensures the bar is properly stocked with liquor, cigars, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and other necessary supplies; assists with inventory counts and monthly ending inventories as assigned.

Prepares and serves beverages according to established recipes, presentation standards, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.

Adheres to department policies regarding beverage service, including the number of drinks served at one time and guest eligibility requirements.

Accurately records and rings all beverage sales into the point-of-sale system following established cash handling and transactional procedures.

Accounts for assigned bank, balances all transactions, and maintains accuracy in all cash and credit card transactions throughout the shift.

Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including the bar, lounge, storage, and service areas, in accordance with health, safety, and departmental standards.

Stays informed of new beverage offerings, promotions, specialty events, and lounge programs to effectively communicate and promote them to guests.

Reads, understands, and acknowledges all departmental communications, policies, and procedural updates.

Maintains familiarity with food offerings and preparation times to provide accurate information and recommendations to guests.

Demonstrates a commitment to exceptional guest service by creating a welcoming, engaging, and upscale lounge experience through positive interactions and effective communication.

Maintains knowledge of premium cigars, including brands, origins, flavor profiles, cutting and lighting techniques, storage requirements, and beverage pairings, enabling informed recommendations and an enhanced guest experience at Cliché Cigar Lounge at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.

Follows all company, departmental, safety, and regulatory requirements while contributing to a professional and guest-focused environment.

What You Will Need

• High School graduate preferred
• At least 2 years of prior fine dining bar experience as a bartender and use of POS systems
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Literacy and fluency in English
• Above average communication and interactive skills
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same. Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to carry orders and lift trays weighing up to 60 lbs
• Mobility to move around the station quickly
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Ability to grasp, finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination
• Ability to hear and use visual inspection
• Ability to bend, squat, reach and climb stairs
• Must be able and willing to work in an environment where cigar and tobacco smoke is present for extended periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working in a smoking permitted lounge atmosphere and able to perform all essential job functions while exposed to moderate levels of cigar and tobacco smoke.
• Positions that have contact with the public require the ability to work in a noisy environment, and may be exposed to guests who use tobacco products. Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.

About Us

At Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, we want you as a partner in a win-win relationship. We want you to maximize your skills and talents to become the best you can be in your chosen field. We are proud to be one of the leaders in the hospitality business. One of the reasons our resorts have consistently received 4-Star and 4-Diamond Awards is because of the friendly, top quality people we hire to serve our guests. Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe are located on the south shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe, America’s largest alpine lake and number one vacation destination. Visitors are drawn to Lake Tahoe’s year round recreation, which includes skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golf kayaking, sailing and a plethora of other recreation opportunities in the spring, summer and fall. Add to this, the lively, round-the-clock gaming and indoor entertainment, world-class amenities, which include two heated pools , a full-service health spa, various restaurants, including the world renowned, Hell’s Kitchen, 1,254 rooms and suites plus excellent guest service, and you can understand why Harrah’s & Caesars Republic are popular choices for travelers and vacationers throughout the year.

At Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, we want you as a partner in a win-win relationship. We want you to maximize your skills and talents to become the best you can be in your chosen field. We are proud to be one of the leaders in the hospitality business. One of the reasons our resorts have consistently received 4-Star and 4-Diamond Awards is because of the friendly, top quality people we hire to serve our guests. Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe are located on the south shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe, America’s largest alpine lake and number one vacation destination. Visitors are drawn to Lake Tahoe’s year round recreation, which includes skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golf kayaking, sailing and a plethora of other recreation opportunities in the spring, summer and fall. Add to this, the lively, round‑the‑clock gaming and indoor entertainment, world‑class amenities, which include two heated pools , a full-service health spa, various restaurants, including the world renowned, Hell’s Kitchen, 1,254 rooms and suites plus excellent guest service, and you can understand why Harrah’s & Caesars Republic are popular choices for travelers and vacationers throughout the year.

TOGETHER WE WIN

We believe in delivering family‑style service—an approach that fosters warmth, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. Our team treats every guest and colleague with the same care and hospitality we would extend to family, creating a welcoming environment built on respect, teamwork, and personalized attention. Whether assisting customers or collaborating with coworkers, we prioritize service that is thoughtful, supportive, and rooted in genuine relationships.

DISCLAIMER

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre‑employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre‑employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre‑employment screening may occur post‑offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

Job Info

• Job Identification 88112
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary