Banquet Bartender - On Call (Mid-America Center)

Caesars Entertainment is  Blazing the Trail  for our team members with an all new benefits program.  Full-time team members are able to choose from four different medical coverage levels.  We also have an on-site clinic for team members to take advantage of.  Team members also have a variety of options with dental and vision plans, along with other voluntary benefits.  All full-time team members are able to take advantage of enrolling in this benefits  jackpot  with their new career at Caesars Entertainment.
We’re investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and an all-new student loan debt repayment program.  As a new Caesars’’ Team Member, you’ll be eligible to begin reaping the rewards of many of these benefits, in just 12 months – with full access to all educational programs with just 24 months of continuous employment.  Benefits include tuition assistance programs, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs.  We invite you to be part of the extraordinary and go All In on Education with us.
Additional benefits include the option to enroll in 401k with a company match, free parking, and a wide variety of team member activities.  Team members are also able to enjoy discounted meals in our team member dining room while on shift. This includes sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, cereal and a wide variety of beverages.

Responsibilities
- Monitors guest consumption of alcohol and intervenes as needed according to guidelines.

- Resolves service problems according to guidelines.

- Provides fast, friendly, professional beverage service.

- Prepares and pours drink orders with proper portions and ingredients according to recipe and presents drinks to guests or servers as required.

- Slices and pits fruit as required.

- Operates and maintains all equipment and utensils as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.

- Operates a cash register/POS System, ringing proper amount into the register and giving the guest or server the correct change

- Accounts for all cash, charge and complimentary sales according to established procedure; maintains integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities.

- Maintains a clean and stocked workstation in accordance with established health and safety guidelines.

- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.

- Have full knowledge of beverage lists.

- Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards.

- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.

- Expected to work two shifts per month minimum.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Ability to work in a team environment and under stress as the volume of business increases.

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Mathematical ability including the ability to add and subtract - Count money and change correctly.

- Ability to stand and walk for 8 to 10 hour shifts.

- Read, write legibly, understand and speak English.

- Excellent customer service/communication skills.

- Knows cocktail ingredients and proper mixing and pouring techniques.

- Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation.

- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. (Liquor stock, beer cases/kegs).

- Must be able to reach above and below the shoulder, grip small items (i.e., pens, money, garnishes), bend, stoop and twist while preparing cocktails;

- Able to use hand motions when preparing and pouring all types of drinks, and when cleaning and wiping bar areas.

- Able to work in constricting areas.

- 1 year high volume Banquet experience at a Hotel/Resort or Convention Center or 1 year high volume Restaurant Server experience.

- Previous point of sale system experience an asset.

- Excellent communication and organizational skills.

- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.

- Highly responsible & reliable.

- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.

- Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.

- Constant standing and walking throughout shift; Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting; Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.

- Knowledge of wine service.