Apprentice Bartender

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maroon is built on the story of the Jamaican Maroons, the concept embodies the spirit of resilience, resourcefulness, and the determination reflected in the Maroons' history and in the origins of jerk cooking, which emerged from survival, adaptation, and ingenuity. Chef Kwame Onwuachi is a "James Beard Award winning American Chef" known for his bold, modern expression of Afro-Caribbean and West African-influenced cuisine. Chef Kwame's mission is not only to serve food, but to create spaces that honor identity, empower communities, and make guests feel connected to a larger cultural story.

JOB FOCUS:

Focus is on, but not limited to the following:
• Must be ALL ABOUT THE TEAM!
• Must "Put the Guest "1st"
• You must say "yes" and "thank you" often!
• Greet all guest warmly
• Provides exceptional customer service to all guests
• Takes inventory of the bar on a regular basis
• Provides guest with accurate information about the restaurant and property as well as entertainment offered in each as needed
• Works with a sense of urgency to anticipate guest and team members needs when the opportunity arises
• Communicates with management and service staff immediately to rectify all guest needs and requests
• Ensures work area is following the Southern Nevada Health District health codes at all times
• Follows Sahara Las Vegas Inventory Control requirements
• Keeps all stations stocked by polishing and distributing China, glassware, and silverware
• Responsible for taking orders at times as needed by the bartender
• May need to lift 1-50lbs at times

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prefer at least (1 ) year of prior experience as a Apprentice Bartending
• Ability to obtain a Valid Nevada Food Handler Safety Training Card
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Must be polished, professional, friendly, dynamic and able to multitask
• Dedicated and willing to go above and beyond
• Able to take initiative in a VIP driven and guest service focused environment
• Must have an exceptional personality and hospitality driven attitude
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time
• Has current expertise in the cocktail industry and knowledge of bar trends

JOB ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Regular and predictable attendance