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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills ice for all the wells.
• Prepares fruit trays and ensures backup garnishes are available.
• Restocks the bar with beer, liquor, wine, glassware, juices, etc., and maintains backup products.
• Checks draught beers for functionality and empties them if necessary.
• Gets and removes trash cans and towels as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of the bar before opening.
• Ensures all beverage dispensing units and easy bars are full and in working order.
• Helps the bartender with inventory and restocking of supplies.
• Maintains proper recycling and empties ash trays as needed.
• Assures that all coolers are on and functioning.
• Promotes positive customer relations, greets customers, and creates a friendly atmosphere.
• Takes and records drink orders from customers, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Mixes, garnishes, and presents drinks according to customer specifications.
• Inputs orders at the point of sale and creates checks for each customer/party/server.
• Maintains accountability of all beverages served and presents accurate checks to guests.
• Greets customers, thanks them, and encourages repeat business.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• No felony, theft, or stealing convictions.
• Pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Navajo preference may apply.
• Knowledge of basic math and arithmetic.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Ability to learn restaurant operations and food service principles.
• Ability to learn bartending and bar maintenance operations and customer service.
• Ability to learn all bar items and liquors.
• Ability to learn POS systems.
• Ability to create a friendly atmosphere and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Knowledge of local and state alcohol beverage laws.

Physical Demands

• Stand for prolonged periods, walk, and sit.
• Use hands for dexterity of motion.
• Sometimes stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.
• Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed in a Casino bar setting with exposure to a loud noise level.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts are required.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.