Banquet Bartender- On Call, Banquets (Harrah’s SoCal) | Caesers

Job Description

JOIN A TEAM THAT GOES ALL-IN ON YOU

Are you ready to join a team that embraces a Funner culture, blazes the trail, and commits to delivering Family-Style Service at every turn? Do you want to embark on an extraordinary adventure that combines learning with fun? At Harrah’s Resort Southern California, we want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Become a part of our team and bring your Funner spirit along with you! 

This role is responsible for delivering and setting up food and beverage service during Banquets event. He/she assists in the preparation of food service supplies. Reviews orders for proper presentation and completeness prior to delivery and service. Must be able to provide excellent service to every Guest or Banquet Server who approaches the bar (when working behind one). Should manage all cash transaction appropriately during bar shifts. 

Our ideal candidate: 

• 6 months to a year working as a Bartender. 
• Must possess Basic English reading and writing skills. 
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to identify the most common drink mixes or a capability to learn the Hospitality Industry pouring.
• Ability to familiarize with wine and spirits menu, service, and knowledge. 
• Ability to move throughout the Banquet Facilities throughout the shift.
• Ability to push and/or pull 40 to 50 pounds on wheels.
• Must be 21 years of age to be able to pour alcoholic drinks.
• Must be able to initiate and engage in conversation in a professional and friendly manner. 
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Ability to follow directions.
• Must be able to get along well with co-workers and work as a team. 
• Must have knowledge of current property events, promotions, and attractions.

About the role: 

• Greets and welcomes all guests in a pleasant and professional manner. 
• Ensures that all beverage items requested, and necessary supplies are obtained and delivered in a timely manner. 
• Provides direction and support to bus persons.     
• Facilitates the immediate accommodations of guest requests. 
• Prepares and pours all types of drinks for customers and Banquet servers upon request.
• Processes all cash transactions by accepting money and making necessary change accurately and presents customer with bar receipt.
• Follows all applicable safety precautions applicable to food & Beverage service areas. 
• Treats guest and co-workers with courtesy and respect. 
• Is always appropriately groomed and wears the uniform provided. 
• Ensures that all items are presented in accordance with department guidelines. 
• Serve beverages to guests upon request. 
• Performs side work to include, but not limited to filling sugar bowls, salt/pepper shakers, folding napkins and general organization of storage areas. 
• Complete service preparation functions as required.     
• Maintain a clean work environment. 
• Be familiar with upcoming events and related hospitality functions, bars, and deliveries.  Works at a fast pace in a diverse environment. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Assist with special events as needed.

A few more things:   

• Must be able to work inside and continuously maneuver in and around throughout the Banquet Facilities. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, push, and pull when necessary. 
• Must be able to manage more than one function at a time by being well-organized and attentive to details.
• Must be able to lift items up to 75 pounds.
• Must fully understand standards of position as management may direct. 
• Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in the kitchen areas.
• Able to use hand motion when preparing and pouring all types of drinks for customers and Banquet servers. 
• Able to use hand motion when cleaning and wiping bar counter. 
• Able to bend, pull and carry bar stock to refrigerators and cabinets. 
• Responds to visual and aural cues. 
• Able to complete required paperwork for cash transactions. 
• Able to operate a variety of equipment. 
• Must be able to simultaneously manage the demands of many customers. 
• Must present a pleasant and professional appearance that customers will find appealing and easy to approach to initiate and engage in conversation.

Depending on experience, pay starts at $16.00 per hour. 

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Harrah’s Resort Southern California reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary. 

Harrah’s Resort Southern California is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. 

Preference is given to qualified Rincon tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes. 

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