Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Job Description
Sycuan Casino, located in the vibrant region of San Diego County, California, is a renowned entertainment and hospitality establishment offering an exceptional casino and resort experience. Known for its impressive gaming options, upscale dining venues, and lively entertainment events, Sycuan Casino attracts both local residents and tourists seeking enjoyment and leisure. The casino prides itself on delivering superior guest service and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere supported by a diverse team of dedicated professionals. As part of Sycuan Management, the establishment emphasizes a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and excellence in guest relations throughout all areas of the property.
This seasonal position, with an expected start date in April 2026 and an anticipated end date in October 2026, seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Barback to enhance the operational flow within the bar areas of the casino. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and stocking of bar supplies, ensuring an impeccable service environment for both servers and guests. As a Barback, you will be responsible for supporting bartenders and servers by replenishing items such as ice, cups, beverages, and condiments, as well as keeping all bar-related equipment sanitized and ready for use throughout your shift. The role demands a proactive approach to guest service by assisting with beverage orders, addressing requests promptly, and fostering a friendly and courteous environment.
Responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe bar area is paramount, including tasks like cleaning counters, sweeping floors, managing trash disposal, and sanitizing dishware and utensils. The position plays a critical role in upholding responsible alcohol service policies by verifying identification for underage patrons, monitoring alcohol consumption to prevent intoxication, and ensuring compliance with beverage service regulations. Working collaboratively with team members, the Barback helps create a seamless and enjoyable customer experience, supporting the overall hospitality mission of Sycuan Casino.
Ideal candidates will hold a County of San Diego Food Handler Card and CA ABC Responsible Beverage Service Certification, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the physical ability to perform demanding tasks that include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, and working efficiently in a fast-paced, potentially smoky environment. Experience in bussing, bar or grill service, or guest relations is advantageous but not mandatory. Individuals should be at least 21 years of age to ensure compliance with legal alcohol service standards.
This hourly, seasonal role provides an exciting opportunity to join an esteemed establishment within the hospitality and entertainment sector, contributing to guest satisfaction and safety during the busy months of the spring and summer season. Sycuan Casino encourages a team-oriented mindset, professionalism, and enthusiasm for service that enhances the guest experience in every interaction throughout the venue.
This seasonal position, with an expected start date in April 2026 and an anticipated end date in October 2026, seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Barback to enhance the operational flow within the bar areas of the casino. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and stocking of bar supplies, ensuring an impeccable service environment for both servers and guests. As a Barback, you will be responsible for supporting bartenders and servers by replenishing items such as ice, cups, beverages, and condiments, as well as keeping all bar-related equipment sanitized and ready for use throughout your shift. The role demands a proactive approach to guest service by assisting with beverage orders, addressing requests promptly, and fostering a friendly and courteous environment.
Responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe bar area is paramount, including tasks like cleaning counters, sweeping floors, managing trash disposal, and sanitizing dishware and utensils. The position plays a critical role in upholding responsible alcohol service policies by verifying identification for underage patrons, monitoring alcohol consumption to prevent intoxication, and ensuring compliance with beverage service regulations. Working collaboratively with team members, the Barback helps create a seamless and enjoyable customer experience, supporting the overall hospitality mission of Sycuan Casino.
Ideal candidates will hold a County of San Diego Food Handler Card and CA ABC Responsible Beverage Service Certification, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the physical ability to perform demanding tasks that include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, and working efficiently in a fast-paced, potentially smoky environment. Experience in bussing, bar or grill service, or guest relations is advantageous but not mandatory. Individuals should be at least 21 years of age to ensure compliance with legal alcohol service standards.
This hourly, seasonal role provides an exciting opportunity to join an esteemed establishment within the hospitality and entertainment sector, contributing to guest satisfaction and safety during the busy months of the spring and summer season. Sycuan Casino encourages a team-oriented mindset, professionalism, and enthusiasm for service that enhances the guest experience in every interaction throughout the venue.
Job Requirements
- County of San Diego Food Handler Card
- CA ABC Responsible Beverage Service Certification
- 21 years of age
- Ability to work effectively with team members and guests
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
- Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions
- Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
- Ability to accept constructive criticism
- Ability to perform basic data entry
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours at a time
- Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
- Ability to work in a smoking environment
- Ability to appear for work on time
Job Qualifications
- County of San Diego Food Handler Card
- CA ABC Responsible Beverage Service Certification
- 21 years of age
- Ability to work effectively with team members and guests
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
- Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions
- Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
- Ability to accept constructive criticism
- Ability to perform basic data entry
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours at a time
- Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
- Ability to work in a smoking environment
- Ability to appear for work on time
Job Duties
- Ensures safe and sanitary bar areas by cleaning bar and counter surfaces, emptying ashtrays, cleaning cups, glasses and utensils, sweeping floors, transporting bus tubs to the dishwashing station, and disposing of trash as needed
- Ensures bar area is stocked and clean by placing delivered water, bar supplies, ice, cups, glasses and condiments in the appropriate areas of the bar, chopping and slicing garnishes, and cleaning coffee machines, soda dispensers, beer dispensers, ice bins, sinks, dishwasher, shelves and counters according to established procedures
- Provides guests with service by acknowledging and welcoming guests entering the bar, assisting the bartender with taking beverage orders, delivering requested beverages, and responding to guest requests
- Promotes guest relations by responding to guest requests, offering up-to-date information regarding sports events, promotional contests and giveaways, providing requested assistance and product knowledge, and treating guests in a friendly and courteous manner
- Ensures responsible alcohol beverage service policies are followed by asking for proper identification from guests that appear to be under the age of 30, monitoring alcohol consumption, ensuring guests do not become intoxicated following established procedures, stopping alcohol service at the designated time, and clearing the room of all alcoholic containers, glasses and bottles for each venue at the time specified
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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