Bartender - Casino Service Bar

JOB TITLE: Bartender Model

JOB FOCUS:

Focus is on, but not limited to the following:

• Exhibits and executes a complete knowledge of the venue’s sequence of service and selling technique
• The Bartender Model participates in in-house modeling programs, special casino events, Banquet Service functions, and performs model/presenter tasks at sbe and SAHARA events and may participate in print advertising
• Communicates and works with all support staff to ensure inventory is maintained at established par levels
• Communicates with management, VIP hosts & service staff to rectify any and all customer needs, comments or incidents
• Prepares all products according to established venue recipes, focusing on proper portion size control
• Must possess the ability to initiate and maintain a relaxed and upbeat demeanor in a fast-paced environment with loud music and constant distractions
• Prepares ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients such as wine, mixed drinks, specialty cocktails, shots and related bar service to guests at assigned stations
• Communicates and works with all support staff to ensure bar is properly stocked and prepared for operations
• Collects customer information for the venue database while constantly striving to increase the size of your personal clientele
• Must have knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes
• Constantly provides customers with accurate information about the venue and property as well as entertainment offered in each
• Possesses a keen sense of timing and is capable of discreetly speeding up or slowing down his/her station as necessary
• Actively markets the venue through available social media outlets, as per the Company's Marketing Requirement Plan
• Resourceful with beverages, fruit and supplies in order to maintain low beverage costs
• Mixes drinks according to prescribed recipes; keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses and accessories necessary; accounts for all beginning cash register bank, all cash, complimentary drinks and charge receipts
• Work with a sense of urgency to anticipate customer needs and assist other team members when the opportunity arises
• Expedites drink orders for each guest quickly and accurately. Serves refills upon request as well as follows up for additional beverage requirements
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures and guidelines

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must present a neat and professional appearance while upholding a warm, positive and friendly persona at all times
• Requires the ability to work within a team environment. If hired in as a steady extra (SE) position, the bartender-model must be available to work all shifts, to include Day, Swing and Grave shifts
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area in the venue
• Must be 21 years of age or over
• Must be able observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner
• Must be able to operate: cash register, two and six wheel carts, juice, soda and liquor guns, cutting boards, coffee and frozen drink machines, ice machines, shot glasses, mixers, pourers, blenders, beer keg/soda/wine/juice hook-ups, and knives
• Must possess a valid Nevada non-gaming sheriff’s card, Union Pour Card, alcohol awareness card, and a health department card.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Must be neat and clean in appearance and physically fit to perform the duties required
• At least 2 years prior bartending experience, preferably at a high volume restaurant or Nightclub
• At least 2 years previous money handling position, preferably at a high volume restaurant or Nightclub
• 6 months of modeling experience in events or advertising preferred but not required.
• Employee must meet social communication standards and requirements in promoting and marketing the venue