On-Call Bartender: Premium Cigar Lounge Expert

Caesars Entertainment; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment's Harrah's Lake Tahoe is seeking a professional bartender for Cliché Cigar Lounge. You will deliver prompt, courteous beverage service to guests, showcase premium cigars knowledge, and contribute to an upscale lounge atmosphere with personalized guest interactions.

The role requires at least 2 years fine-dining bar experience, English fluency, and strict adherence to responsible alcohol service guidelines while maintaining accuracy in POS transactions and stock management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma 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.
• Excellent guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fine dining bar

POS systems

English fluency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Caesars Entertainment's Harrah's Lake Tahoe is seeking a professional bartender for Cliché Cigar Lounge. You will deliver prompt, courteous beverage service to guests, showcase premium cigars knowledge, and contribute to an upscale lounge atmosphere with personalized guest interactions.

The role requires at least 2 years fine-dining bar experience, English fluency, and strict adherence to responsible alcohol service guidelines while maintaining accuracy in POS transactions and stock management.