Bartender - Big E's Sports Grill Midland

About the role

Big E’s is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace offering endless opportunities for skill development and advancement in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. As a Bartender, you’ll mix and serve beverages according to standards, take food orders, and ensure responsible alcohol service while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner, making personal connections to ensure they feel welcome and valued
• Verify guest age and proper ID for alcohol service
• Limit problems and liability related to excessive drinking by intervening with customers, arranging transportation, or refusing service
• Inspect bar prior to shift for adequate supplies, prepare garnishes, set up mixers, and pre-mix drinks following safety procedures
• Stock glasses, liquors, beers, and wines; follow setup procedures (well, ice, garnishes) upon opening
• Mix, prepare, and serve drinks according to standard recipes
• Collect payment, reconcile cash drawer, and ensure all orders are entered into the POS system
• Run and cash out keno tickets; reconcile keno cash drawer
• Maintain and clean bar area and equipment; request supplies as needed
• Advise supervisor of guest complaints and take initiative to resolve issues following One More Step guidelines
• Clean and close down the bar at the end of the night according to procedures
• Assist with monthly cleaning and routine maintenance of bar equipment
• Follow proper “to-go” order guidelines and adhere to all social district rules, if applicable
• Follow all Suburban Inns processes and exhibit regular attendance
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Requirements

• Ability to interpret information and perform arithmetic functions
• Good communication skills
• TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol Certification (may be completed upon hire)
• Work schedule varies between day, evening, night, holiday, and weekend shifts based on business demands

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines

• Uniform: Shirt and nametag provided; team members must supply their own black slacks or dark-wash jeans (no holes, no yoga-style) and black, close-toed, non-slip shoes
• Appearance: Hair must be well-groomed; facial piercings and visible tattoos require management approval. Tattoos deemed offensive based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other sensitive characteristics must remain covered at all times

Benefits

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for all team members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full-time team members
• Flexible schedules (dependent on position)
• Holiday pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year (must be accredited)
• Advancement opportunities
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest: 3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial, and elder care consultations

Pay

Competitive start pay, negotiable based on experience. This position can be used as a paid internship.

Schedule

• 1st and 2nd shifts available (each shift is about 6-8 hours)
• Part-time