Restaurant Bartender-Steady Extra (Caesars Palace/The Vanderpump Hotel LV)

Restaurant Bartender

This is a general posting for multiple outlets with an open Restaurant Bartender position between Caesars Palace Las Vegas and The Vanderpump Hotel Las Vegas. If selected for this role, you will be hired into a specific property and a specific outlet at the time of offer.

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 during their shift. Accounts for all stock and supplies used.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Prepare ordered drinks with proper portions and ingredients such as wine, liquor and related bar service to guests at assigned stations.
• 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.
• 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 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 is 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.
• Is at all times appropriately groomed and wears the uniform provided.
• Additional related duties as requested.

What You Will Need

• 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.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Work requires interactions with customers, public and co-workers.
• Work requires ability to accurately count money and provide change.
• Work requires 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.

About Us

The Vanderpump Hotel is the Strip's first and only, stand-alone boutique hotel and casino. The Vanderpump Hotel features the first-ever restaurant by celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis and a rooftop pool, day club and nightlife venues by Drai's, The Vanderpump Hotel redefined the Las Vegas hotel experience. Join our team, where our mission is to "Inspire Grown Ups to Play!"

Job Info

• Job Identification 84604
• Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
• Locations The Vanderpump Hotel (On-site)