Apprentice Bartender - Conventions/Banquets (The Mirage)

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It is the primary responsibility of the Apprentice Bartender to service guests in a courteous, timely, and professional manner while ensuring his/her outlet is clean, organized, and properly stocked at all times. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and The Mirage policies, practices, and procedures.

• Clean all equipment, tools, and supplies maintaining equipment in good working order.
• Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner making them feel welcome; Bid farewell to guests, using guest's name when known, and encourage them to return.
• Demonstrate S.H.O.W. Service Basics for guest satisfaction.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the bar.
• Stock the bar with supplies necessary for service.
• Complete opening side duties which includes: checking quality and amount of all bar stock and supplies through checklist; setting up bottles in display cabinet and speed rail; checking condition and cleanliness of blender, shaker and other tools; checking temperature of refrigeration units and glass wash machine.
• Re-fill ice cooler's, garnish trays, straws, napkins and prepare garnishments to standard.
• Maintain complete knowledge of designated glassware, ingredients, preparation method and garnishes for each drink.
• Assist Bartender to provide food service as needed.
• Perform all opening and closing duties, based upon shift assignment.
• All items rung into the POS system while following all cash handling procedures.
• Anticipate the guests' needs and responding appropriately with a sense of urgency.
• Work as a team, assisting all guests' and employees' needs and inquiries.
• Must have the ability to assist Bartenders on the execution of service and following the bartender's direction.
• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Follow all procedures, standard policies and initiatives and policies set forth by the company, division and department.
• Follow all health sanitization and safety regulations and procedures.
• Successful completion of Restaurant Training Program and testing is required.
• Performs all other job related duties as assigned.

Required:

• At least 6 months of experience as a Bar Porter, Apprentice Bartender, Bartender or other F&B service role.
• Ability to Mix and Serve drinks following standard recipes.
• Working knowledge of beverage product, supplies and equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Have interpersonal skill to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.

Preferred:

• Bilingual.
• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.