APPRENTICE BARTENDER - SAND DOLLAR DOWNTOWN

Description

The VISION of PlayLV Gaming is to be the place to be Downtown and is supported by our MISSION a Downtown Icon committed to building lasting relationships, legendary service & classic gaming with a modern twist. The renaissance has begun, The Plaza Way!

Our guiding principles are:

• Always do the right thing
• Be respectful and considerate – everyone matters.
• Deliver more than others think possible.
• Show passion for what we do and enthusiasm for who we are.

Delivering on these promises requires amazing people. PlayLV Gaming takes pride in hiring an extremely talented, motivated, and diverse workforce that possesses the attitude and aptitude to work within a high-performance culture. Employees receive training, guidance, development, and leadership in order to effectively perform their responsibilities.

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary function of the Apprentice Bartender is to assist the Bartender and Cocktail servers and to create a pleasurable and relaxed atmosphere in and around the bar.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Check all liquor and condiments to ensure that the bar is ready for business.
• Remove waste from trash bins and replace with clean liners as needed.
• Polish glassware and clean bar tools throughout the evening.
• Assist bartenders with batching cocktails.
• Sweep up debris from floors FOH and BOH as needed.
• Put away any beer, liquor orders that is needed for your shift, make sure to rotate.
• Check all juices and press fresh juice daily.
• Fruit should be cut on a daily basis. Any unusable fruit left over from the previous day should be discarded.
• Stock all necessary souvenir glasses, cups, straws, napkins, etc... For daily service.
• Wipe down bar counter and bar stools. Position stools evenly at the bar.
• Insure all dump sinks are free of debris regularly.
• Fill all ice bins, ice shavers and all necessary beer carts with ice.
• Check all dairy products to make sure they are not expired.
• Check all BIBS’s and all liquor trees and replace if necessary.
• Make sure beer and all other items are stocked for the day’s business.
• Help prepare the requisition sheet once all guests and cocktail servers have left.
• All liquor bottles must be wiped down and faced accordingly.
• Put away all liquor and discard all unused fruit.
• Bar should be left in immaculate condition.
• Wipe down the bar counter tops, liquor guns, bottles and drain all wells.
• Lock up all necessary areas.
• Make sure blenders are clean.
• Notify the Manager on Duty that you are leaving and of any problems that may need to be addressed before the start of the next day.
• Notify a Manager IMMEDIATELY if anything is in need of servicing or repair.
• Treat every day as if it were a HEALTH INSPECTION. 
• Workspace is to be maintained to health inspection standards. 

Service Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of all craft beverage products served in the venue.
• Greet guests promptly by placing cocktail napkin before them.
• If necessary, guide them through our drink selection.
• Assist Bartender by helping with drink orders for both guests and Cocktail Servers.
• Maintain the bars inventory of beer, fresh fruit, ice and all other bar necessities.
• Pay close attention to pouring standards and avoid over pouring.
• Every drink gets rung in and accounted for.
• No alcohol is to be served to any staff member while on duty.
• Maintain a clean bar top at all times.
• Service and ring drinks for the cocktail servers in the appropriate service window.
• Know the drink menu. Be able to speak about it, take orders and ring it in.
• Never question a guest about a gratuity.
• Ensure that each and every guest is treated equally in the same professional manner, enthusiastic service and politeness, regardless of race, sex, color, or age.
• Maintain all sanitation buckets
• Smile
• Portable Bars are to be inspected and made sure they are in proper working order before serving

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all the details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• At least 1 year of previous Apprentice Bartending experience
• Must have 1 year of customer service experience
• Working knowledge of spirits, wine and food
• Working knowledge of liquor dispensing guns
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Alcohol Awareness
• Food Handler’s Card
• Union Referral

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:

• Varies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Must have the ability to work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors, such as, but not limited to noise, dust, and cigarette smoke

Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Plaza will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.