On-Call Craft Cocktail Specialist

The Orleans Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is seeking a Beverage Specialist with strong mixology skills to craft cocktails, manage a busy bar, and ensure guest satisfaction across beverage service and related items.

Ideal candidates bring experience in high-volume settings, knowledge of wine and craft beer, and the ability to upsell while maintaining excellent customer service. This role involves standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and adhering to alcohol policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience bartending in a high volume front bar, service bar, and/or fine dining environment
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
• Extensive cocktail recipe knowledge
• Extensive wine and craft beer knowledge
• Must be able to stand and walk for duration of shift
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of mixology. Recognize and correctly make a variety of beverages, adhere to recipes and specified measured pouring portions with appropriate garnish, accurate pricing, use of proper glassware and proper wine service.
• Complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items and daily specials
• Understand and meet sequence requirements for the Beverage Specialist position as well as all requirements for the Lounge Serving Team
• Knowledgeable and ability to provide food service at the same high level as the dining room staff
• Comply with and enforce alcohol awareness laws and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized bar at all times
• Side work, cleaning, and stocking duties must be completed as assigned and also completed in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner
• Ability to build and create craft cocktails to exact specifications and demonstrates showmanship in the creation of these beverages
• Knowledge of garnishes
• Ability to create complex garnishes and properly utilize these in drink presentations
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to memorize and repeat back scripted dialogue
• Ability to describe and upsell food and beverages to enhance the guest drinking and dining experience
• Provide cash settlement of bar checks following all cash handling policies and procedures
• Performs all relative miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor/manager

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Communication

Upselling

Food service

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Frozen beverage machine

Ice machine

Dishwasher

Pouring gun

Bar equipment

Job description

The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is seeking a Beverage Specialist with strong mixology skills to craft cocktails, manage a busy bar, and ensure guest satisfaction across beverage service and related items.

Ideal candidates bring experience in high-volume settings, knowledge of wine and craft beer, and the ability to upsell while maintaining excellent customer service. This role involves standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and adhering to alcohol policies in a fast-paced environment.