Bartender

POSITION OVERVIEW The Bartender is responsible for crafting exquisite cocktails, providing exceptional guest service, and creating an inviting and entertaining atmosphere for our guests. This position requires mixology knowledge, an engaging personality, and the ability to multitask. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary: Prepare and serve a diverse range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, beers, wines, and specialty drinks, following established recipes and presentation standards Offer personalized drink recommendations to guests based on their preferences, highlighting the unique features of each beverage Greet guests warmly, take drink orders efficiently, and provide attentive service throughout their time at the bar, ensuring an enjoyable experience Suggest premium or specialty drinks to increase sales and enhance the guests' bar experience Pay close attention to drink presentation, garnishing cocktails with creativity and precision Process cash and credit card transactions accurately, and handle money responsibly following established cash-handling procedures Ensure the bar area is clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies, including glassware, garnishes, and beverages Comply with local alcohol service laws and regulations, monitoring guest intoxication levels and refusing service when necessary Engage guests in lively conversation and provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, fostering a sense of community within the bar Work collaboratively with bar staff, kitchen staff, and management to maintain a smooth flow of service and a positive team environment. Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent is required Proven experience and expertise in mixology, with knowledge of various cocktails, spirits, and drink preparation techniques Exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service Previous experience as a bartender in a busy bar or restaurant setting is preferred but not mandatory Familiarity with a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and the ability to educate guests about them Strong communication skills to interact effectively with guests and team members in a fast-paced environment Ability to handle multiple drink orders and tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and efficiency Must meet the legal age requirement for serving alcoholic beverages in your location Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment Completed Bartenders Local 165 Apprenticeship Training Program Applicants must be 21 years of age or over SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision. The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke. PAY TRANSPARENCY Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment. In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility. SALARY $22.98 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr