Bartender
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg · Vicksburg, MS · 6 days ago
Management$6/hrFull-time
Initial Placement
Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to all departmental and property policies and procedures regarding guest service standards.
- Provides wine, liquor, and related bar service to guests and cocktail servers at assigned stations.
- Mixes drinks according to prescribed recipes.
- Keeps station stocked with all liquor, glasses, and accessories necessary.
- Maintains integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities.
- Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to guests.
- Maintains cleanliness of designated area.
- Ices and fills all non-alcoholic drinks for servers.
- Provides work direction to assigned bar attendants.
- Opens and closes bar according to established procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining and balancing a cash drawer, Credit charges, and servers’ food transactions, including tips.
- Solves service issues according to established guidelines.
- Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience as a bartender in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
- Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Must have cash handling experience.
- Able to share or divide attention among several ongoing activities, projects, or assignments.
- Able to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
- Able to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to work at a fast pace with a sense of urgency.
- Able to maintain strong attention to detail.
- Able to maintain poise when receiving multiple guest requests.
- Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Able to effectively and efficiently move around bar area.
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to work at a fast pace with a sense of urgency.
- Able to maintain strong attention to detail.
- Able to maintain poise when receiving multiple guest requests.
- Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Able to effectively and efficiently move around bar area.
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.