BARTENDER/BEVERAGE SERVER (Early Graves)

Summary: The Casino Beverage Server - Bartender is responsible for mixing and serving beverages for guests in a fast, friendly and professional manner while meeting all standards for Customer Service.

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid ABO Card from the City/Parish
• Must possess or be able to attain a valid Responsible Vendor Server Permit

Job requirements:

Essential functions of the job and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned).

• Must be able to prepare standard mixed drinks quickly, accurately, and without significant waste.
• Must be able to push/pull beverage cart through the casino.  The cart is in excess of 300 pounds when fully stocked, and requires 25 – 27 pounds of force to initiate movement.  It requires 15-20 pounds of force to push/pull and turn the cart around the casino.  
• Must be able to bend, stoop and twist when serving drinks.
• Must be able to carry a tray of at least 10 drinks, with one hand while walking the casino floor, and deliver drinks while carrying the tray.  A fully loaded tray weighs between 15-20 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a standard Mixology certification.
• Must keep beverage cart clean and sanitary.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule which may include: nights, weekends, holidays and overtime if needed.
• Maintain excellent customer service and communication skills
• Provide fast, friendly, professional beverage service to casino guests
• Actively promote casino events and programs
• Monitor guest consumption of alcohol and intervene as needed according to Responsible Alcohol Management training and property guidelines
• Must possess the ability to engage in both tray service and beverage cart service depending on guest volumes and business needs.
• Must not leave cart unattended.
• Must be able to work in areas containing secondhand smoke and high noise levels.
• Must have basic math skills in order to count money and present change correctly
• Able to perform other various duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

LAD RESERVES THE RIGH TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WHENEVER NECESSARY.