Premium Cocktail Bartender, Cigar Lounge & Casino

PENN Entertainment, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment, Inc. seeks an experienced bartender for its Detroit location to prepare and serve cocktails and beverages, while recommending cigar-friendly pairings and delivering personalized guest service.

We offer day-one medical coverage, a 401(k) match, an annual performance bonus, and paid time off. You will work with a team that values growth, excellence, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced casino environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of high-volume bartending experience; upscale lounge, craft cocktail, fine dining, nightclub or private club experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, mixology techniques, and premium service standards.
• Willingness and ability to learn premium cigar basics, pairings, and lounge product knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and polished, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve premium cocktails, whiskey, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages using approved recipes, techniques, and presentation standards.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations and suggest cigar-friendly beverage pairings to enhance the guest experience.
• Greet bar guests warmly and provide attentive, personalized service.
• Maintain knowledge of beverage offerings, cigar selection, daily features, premium spirit offerings, events, and lounge standards.
• Process transactions accurately using POS systems, handle cash responsibly, and comply with tab, comp, void, and payment procedures.
• Monitor guest consumption and comply with responsible alcohol service standards, TIPS requirements, MLCC regulations, and casino policies.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, sanitation, stock levels, glassware, garnish readiness, and presentation throughout the shift.
• Perform bar setup, breakdown, restocking, par communication, and product-handling duties as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control, requisition communication, product rotation, and waste/breakage reporting as applicable.
• Work collaboratively with servers, hosts, management, runners, cigar lounge team members, and casino personnel.

Skills

Bartending

High-volume service

Cocktails & spirits

Customer service

Job description

PENN Entertainment, Inc. seeks an experienced bartender for its Detroit location to prepare and serve cocktails and beverages, while recommending cigar-friendly pairings and delivering personalized guest service.

We offer day-one medical coverage, a 401(k) match, an annual performance bonus, and paid time off. You will work with a team that values growth, excellence, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced casino environment.