Bartender

Under the direction of the Food & Beverage team, the bartender is responsible for providing pleasant, efficient alcohol beverage service to guests, cocktail servers and food servers.  Restaurant and/or food outlet bartenders may be required to serve food while working in that location

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receive payment for beverages, handles cash, comps, and coupons. 
• Ensure friendly and efficient guest service.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and exercises TIPs procedures at all times.
• Verify identification and age of guests.
• Apply positive communication and interpersonal skills with guests, (internal and external) at all times.
• Expedite large quantities of drinks efficiently and accurately during peak hours.
• Complete all set-up duties in timely fashion.
• Maintain knowledge of all drinks, recipes, and beer items available, the prices of each, and how drinks are garnished.
• Serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to guests directly or indirectly through food/beverage servers.
• Have soda’s and other nonalcoholic beverages ready and prepared for servers in the service bars so that they may get on the floor quicker. 
• Maybe required to serve food and assist in food outlets when needed.
• Mentor bar backs in learning the POS, Liquor control system and cocktails allow them to assist when extra hands are needed due to an increase in guests at the bar.
• Operate all bar equipment, including computerized cash register and credit card machine.
• Maintain accurate bank, as well as open and maintain tabs throughout shift.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area according to Soboba Casino standards and Health Department regulations.
• Always report to work in a clean uniform.  No eating, smoking, or chewing gum on the floor or behind the bar.
• Must be physically present to work a regular, reliable, and predictable work schedule in accordance with business demands, and maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities, tasks, or duties as requested.
• Responsible for proper food serving techniques and customer service satisfaction.
• Provide timely service, coordinating work with back-of-the-house employees and other coworkers to ensure food orders are served in a timely manner.
• Bus, clean, and set tables when and if necessary.
• Responsible for taking scheduled breaks on time and in accordance with coworkers.
• Maintain knowledge of casino and department promotions, programs, services, food specials, and services.

Education / Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age, or older.
• Bartending certificate / two (2) years’ beverage experience, or six (6) months training in barback position required.
• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Any combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States of America. 

Certificates, licenses and registration

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Soboba Tribal Gaming Commission license. 
• Required to submit to and obtain negative results on all drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain County of Riverside Food Handlers Card within seven (7) days of date of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TIPS certification (Training for Intervention Procedures).
• Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certified, or able to obtain certification within 60 days of date of hire.
• BarStarts/BarSmarts recommended.