Bartender - X Bar - Steady Extra (Flamingo LV)

About the role

Responsible for all aspects of the bar ranging from preparation to service. Ensures that supplies and stock are at sufficient levels to accommodate business demands during their shift. Provides guidance to the Apprentice Bartender as well as mixing and serving drinks to customers. Accounts for all stock and supplies used.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients such as wine, liquor and related bar service to guests at assigned stations.
• Mix drinks according to prescribed recipes; keep station stocked with all liquor, glasses and accessories necessary; account for all beginning cash register bank, all cash, complimentary drinks and charge receipts.
• Operate a cash register, ringing the proper amount into the register and giving the guest or server the correct change.
• Possess a keen sense of timing and be capable of discreetly speeding up or slowing down service as necessary.
• Be resourceful with beverages, fruit and supplies in order to maintain low beverage costs.
• Set up service items at the assigned bar.
• Inventory supplies at the bar at the beginning of the 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.
• Maintain the appropriate appearance of the bar in accordance with county health and department standards.
• Ensure that all service items and stock are prepared for the shift.
• Remain attentive to the needs and requests of the customers.
• Treat customers with courtesy and respect.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Be appropriately groomed and wear the uniform provided.
• Perform additional related duties as requested.

Requirements

• 1 year prior bartending experience.
• Completion of union apprenticeship program (possess union Pour Card).
• Knowledge of beverages, glassware, and garnishes.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written, in a professional manner.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Ability to interact with customers, public, and co-workers.
• Ability to accurately count money and provide change.
• Schedule flexibility which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Completion of specialized bartending school preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Nevada Health Card
• Alcohol Awareness Card
• Non-Gaming Card
• Union Pour Card

About Us

Bugsy Siegel’s desert dream, the Flamingo, has anchored the Las Vegas Strip since they started rolling dice in 1946. More than sixty years later, we’re still looking for fresh faces to help us surprise our guests with unexpected fun and excitement. This inclusive resort provides the perfect opportunity to entertain our guests as they stay in over 3,500 rooms and suites and play in our 77,000 square foot casino, and 15-acre backyard tropical retreat. The confident and vivacious will find the Flamingo as the place to be.