Bartender - Part-Time - Virginia

About the role

Live! prides itself in exceptional people. Our Team Members are the foundation of our success and truly the most valuable part of the Live! brand. The Service Bartender is responsible and accountable for all aspects of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage sales and service at bar outlets throughout the casino, ensuring consistent product quality and preparing beverages with a sense of quality and flair unparalleled in the local market to enhance the guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up bars and prepare/serve beverages with quality and flair
• Handle all cash transactions accurately
• Perform opening and closing inventories of all stock
• Take orders from guests and servers and serve orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and orderly bar area
• Monitor supply levels and assess stocking needs
• Direct and observe bar back staff
• Know and enforce company policy and procedure regarding guest limitations
• Ensure guests receive a favorable gaming experience
• Maintain established appearance standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of alcoholic beverages, liquors, wines, beers and ales
• Operate bar equipment, use the Easy Bar System, and comply with ABC laws, gaming laws, and sanitation/health department regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills to Help You Succeed

• Ability to upsell and recommend products to guests
• Proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic instructions in English
• Ability to make change, reconcile, and balance sales at shift end
• Demonstrate ability to entertain bar guests within socially-appropriate standards
• Ability to handle situations that may arise due to intoxication
• Ability to communicate effectively with all departments and team members

Must-Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; completion of professional bartending training desired; mixology training a plus
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience as a bartender in a high volume operation
• Ability to work in an alcohol and smoking environment
• Ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by the Virginia Gaming Control Board or other applicable regulatory entities

Perks We Offer You

• Generous bonus structure
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement savings with company match
• Leadership skills development and mentorship programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exclusive discounts on travel, services, goods, and entertainment

Life at Live!

• Be part of an exciting, high-energy casino experience unlike any other in the market
• Given the power and responsibility to put service and community first
• Work with a strong team that values and celebrates diversity
• Receive tools, resources, and opportunities to grow in your career
• Work hard and have fun in a 24/7, fast-paced environment committed to fairness, teamwork, and fun
• Move about a large, fast-paced casino with a sense of urgency
• Work in an environment where smoking is allowed and exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises