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Bartender - Cadillac Bar

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

tipped position
employee discount
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan

Job Description

Cadillac Bar is a vibrant and dynamic establishment known for its exceptional hospitality and commitment to delivering an unparalleled guest experience. Situated within the prestigious Golden Nugget resort and casino, the Cadillac Bar operates as a full-service bar catering to a diverse clientele looking for superior drinks, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The bar is renowned for its dedication to maintaining high standards in service, ambiance, and product quality, making it a favored spot for both locals and tourists alike. The establishment upholds the Golden Nugget's brand standards and core values, which emphasize kindness, engagement, empathy, and positivity, ensuring every guest interaction is warm, professional, and memorable.

The role of a bartender at Cadillac Bar is crucial in sustaining the bar's reputation for excellence. This full-time position requires a motivated individual who can provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service to all guests. The bartender will be responsible for mixing and serving drinks throughout the restaurant, providing both dine-in and take-out service, while maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bar area. This position demands a high level of professionalism and a personalized approach to guest service, embodying the company’s brand values consistently across all interactions. Bartenders are expected to engage with guests using friendly mannerisms like smiling, greeting promptly, pulling out chairs, and acknowledging special events to create a welcoming environment.

Beyond serving beverages, the bartender will act as a knowledgeable resource to guests, providing information about events and services available at the Golden Nugget, giving directions, and recommending menu items to enhance the overall guest experience. The bartender must have a keen understanding of food and beverage menus, drink preparation, presentation standards, and salesmanship techniques to promote featured items effectively. The role also requires handling transactions accurately using the Point of Sale system, managing cash drawers, and following all applicable health, safety, and liquor laws to ensure a safe and compliant service environment.

Additionally, bartenders are responsible for following specific operational procedures like the Pivot Point system to ensure timely and quality delivery of food and beverages. They must be able to carry heavy trays efficiently, maintain the proper setup of guest tables, and execute pre-bussing and clearing duties seamlessly. Teamwork is emphasized, with bartenders offering support to colleagues and managers to maintain smooth operations and superior guest service. The position requires adherence to uniform standards and a professional appearance at all times, along with maintaining the security and inventory of bar items and supplies.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The Cadillac Bar bartender position values previous experience in a similar environment, the ability to multitask under pressure, and a passion for delivering exemplary customer service. Candidates should be prepared for varied shifts that include weekends and holidays, reflecting the hospitality industry's demand for flexibility and dedication. The bartender position also comes with the advantage of earning tips, providing an opportunity to increase overall compensation based on service quality and guest satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • minimum age requirement is 21 years old
  • have health, alcohol and non gaming sheriff cards
  • maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving
  • minimum one-year experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant
  • possess great people skills
  • maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance
  • be respectful of everyone
  • be able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
  • have documentation of successful completion of the Bartenders Local 165 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program and passed the craft exam related to the program
  • be capable of carrying heavy trays efficiently and securely
  • have working knowledge of the characteristics and descriptions of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list
  • have working knowledge of designated glassware, ingredients, preparation method and garnishes of each drink
  • possess thorough knowledge of proper service and etiquette
  • be technology savvy
  • must read, write, speak and understand English
  • bachelor’s or related degree preferred
  • 3-years experience in a bar or similar environment
  • must possess basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division specific to position responsibilities

Job Qualifications

  • minimum age requirement is 21 years old
  • have health, alcohol and non gaming sheriff cards
  • maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving
  • minimum one-year experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant
  • possess great people skills
  • maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance
  • be respectful of everyone
  • be able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
  • have documentation of successful completion of the Bartenders Local 165 Joint Apprenticeship Training Program and passed the craft exam
  • be capable of carrying heavy trays efficiently and securely
  • have working knowledge of the characteristics and descriptions of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list
  • have working knowledge of designated glassware, ingredients, preparation method and garnishes of each drink
  • possess thorough knowledge of proper service and etiquette
  • be technology savvy
  • must read, write, speak and understand English
  • bachelor’s or related degree preferred
  • 3-years experience in a bar or similar environment
  • must possess basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division specific to position responsibilities

Job Duties

  • provide friendly service with smiles, professional verbiage, escorting guests, allowing guests the right of way, pulling out chairs for guests, acknowledging special events and engaging in other friendly mannerisms to provide superior service to the guest
  • provide information to guests regarding Golden Nugget events and services available to guests and provide directions to guests throughout the Golden Nugget
  • greet bar guests within 30 seconds, properly place beverage napkins in front of the guest and acknowledge restaurant guest orders within 60 seconds
  • carry heavy trays efficiently and securely
  • execute spiels in accordance with the current spiel procedures, ensuring all required information is delivered to and asked of the guest
  • time the guests’ experience in accordance with current timing guidelines to optimize guest satisfaction
  • ensure bar beverages are being delivered in accordance to standards to guarantee optimal product quality
  • utilize trays to deliver to and clear guests’ tables, while following tray delivery procedures
  • be knowledgeable of food and beverage menus and plate specifications and use knowledge to ensure proper quality of products, presentation of product to the guest, enhancing the guests’ experiences with recommendations, executing salesmanship of featured items, accuracy of taking and placing orders and superior service
  • maintain the guests’ table tops clear of debris and supplied with all the appropriate necessities for the guests’ dining experience
  • obtain orders and deliver food and beverages in a friendly manner, utilizing position seating, service etiquette and open-arm approach
  • obtain take-out/to-go orders and deliver food and beverages in a friendly and timely manner, utilizing the applicable to-go checklist
  • be present throughout the guests’ dining experiences to check on the guests’ enjoyment of their food and beverages and provide any guest requests
  • be knowledgeable of the Pivot Point system to ensure adherence to the system priorities including hot food, cold drinks, 360, room buddies and all other aspects of the Pivot Point system
  • be knowledgeable of technology to operate a Point of Sale system and cash drawers
  • pre-bus between dining courses and leave nothing except glasses and beverage napkins prior to the guests’ departure
  • deliver checks and cash-out guests in a timely manner
  • continuously engage in teamwork by offering help to fellow employees and managers to ensure the finest possible service is given to guests
  • ensure restaurant and bar are sufficiently stocked with rolled silverware and rolling silverware as necessary
  • follow direction efficiently and positively
  • be courteous and respectful to everyone and be positive and professional at all times
  • adhere to all applicable policies and procedures, health, and alcohol laws
  • maintain uniform and appearance according to established guidelines
  • communicate with management of guest satisfaction, supply needs, employee discount, black card, comps, or other area of the restaurant in need of attention
  • maintain all side-work and bar areas in an organized, sanitized and properly stocked to PAR level manner
  • ensure that all bar items and supplies on-hand are accounted for and secure throughout shift

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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