Mixologist - Little Caesars Arena

Our Exciting Work Environment

Little Caesars Arena is the home of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. The arena will host not only professional league sports teams, but will attract world-renowned artists, events, and shows, as well. Located in the heart of Detroit, this state of the art facility combines new-age restaurants and shopping while preserving the historic love for these two Detroit teams. Sportservice is the premier provider of catering, concessions, fine dining, premium seats, retail and suites.  Please visit  to learn more.

 

The Opportunity

Little Caesars Arena is the home of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons. The arena will host not only professional league sports teams, but will attract world-renowned artists, events, and shows, as well. Located in the heart of Detroit, this state of the art facility combines new-age restaurants and shopping while preserving the historic love for these two Detroit teams. Sportservice is the premier provider of catering, concessions, fine dining, premium seats, retail and suites.  Please visit  to learn more.

Mixologists working within Little Caesars Arena will have the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity in unique atmosphere. Mixologists will work alongside the unit’s beverage manager in order to cultivate an atmosphere focused on one of a kind beverages to satisfy fans and guests of all kind. Qualified candidates will possess a passion for the hospitality business, a creative mindset, and the mindset to grow professionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Demonstrates extensive knowledge of classic cocktails and a moderate knowledge of developing creative specialty cocktails; ability to demonstrate advanced cocktail preparation techniques.

· Receives drink orders from patrons or servers.

· Serves alcoholic beverages responsibly, requests identification, and adheres to all unit and company alcohol service policies and procedures.

· Mixes and serves alcoholic drinks for patrons following standard recipes and using company standardized proportions;

· Enters drink orders into cash register, collects payment from patrons for drinks served and makes correct change.

· Completes Daily Bar Sales Report accurately

· Maintains bar stock by ordering or requisitioning liquors, beverages, condiments and supplies.

· Cleans and stores bar equipment and bar stock

· Performs opening, closing, and side work duties as assigned

· Performs other duties as assigned

                                   

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Washes and sanitizes glassware

· Prepares and replenishes appetizers and/or garnishes as needed.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

·Minimum 2 year experience within a high volume cocktail driven bar or restaurant

·Barsmarts, advanced Barsmarts, or BAR 5 preferred.

·Tips certified preferred.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Excellent guest service skills; ability to adhere to Company’s GuestPath Universal Service Standards

· Ability to complete required pre-employment alcohol service training

· Basic math skills, with ability to accurately total guest checks and make correct change.

· Possess advanced knowledge of drink recipes and alcohol brand names.

· Verbal communication skills; listening skills with ability to take beverage orders and fill those orders correctly.

· Ability to pair specialty cocktails with menu items

· Ability to make recommendations or suggestions

· Possesses a willingness to advance and demonstrates supervisory capabilities

· Portrays a high level of professionalism

· Exhibits a passion for hospitality,

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to remain standing for entire length of shift

· Constant walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions.

· Ability to lift stock up to 50 pounds occasionally.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Bar environment- noise level may be moderate to high during busy times

 

Resume must be submitted to be considered for this position. 

 

*Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities on this job at any time.

Delaware North Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Who We Are

Take your career beyond the ordinary—to the extraordinary.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision, grow with us.

Delaware North is one of the largest and most admired, privately-held hospitality companies in the world.  Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly 100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service with operations in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming and specialty retail industries.  Delaware North has annual revenue exceeding $3 billion with 60,000 employee associates. To learn more, visit .

All applicants may be subject to a pre-employment background and/or drug testing.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.  Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.