Bartender-Vanderpump Cocktail Garden-Steady Extra (Caesars Palace LV)

Responsibilities

• Prepare ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients.
• 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.
• Operates a cash register, ringing the proper amount into the register and giving the guest or server the correct change.
• Possesses a keen sense of timing and is capable of discreetly speeding up or slowing down his/her station as necessary.
• Set up service items at the assigned bar.
• Inventory supplies at the bar at the beginning of their shift and requisition additional items as indicated by Bar standards.
• Clean any spillage at the bar throughout the shift.
• Take and serve cocktail orders.
• Accept payment for cocktails as required.
• Count down register drawers and complete summaries.
• Log stock used during the shift.
• Maintains the appropriate appearance of the bar in accordance with county health and department standards.
• Ensures that all service items and stock are prepared for the shift.
• Remains attentive to the needs and requests of the customers.
• Treats customers with courtesy and respect.
• Follows all applicable safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Work requires 1 year prior bartending experience.
• Must have completed union apprenticeship program (possess union Pour Card).
• Must have knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes.
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Present a neat and professional appearance.
• Interactions with customers, public and co-workers.
• Able to accurately count money and provide change.
• Schedule flexibility which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must possess basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Completion of specialized bartending school preferred.
• Nevada Food Handlers’ Certification
• Alcohol Awareness Certification
• Non-gaming Certification
• Union Pour Card
• Union Referral

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform reaching and stooping motions repeatedly.
• Visual ability needed to accurately measure ingredients for mixing drinks.
• Fast paced, high volume environment involving constant public.
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting a minimum of 20lbs repeatedly.
• Shifts may vary based on business needs.
• Must be able to handle intoxicated guests in a professional manner.
• Must be able to tolerate secondary tobacco smoke.