YOUR MISSION (The Job Description)

Is to be someone who likes to mix it up because...

The Bartender at the Resort Pool is responsible for providing excellent customer service while preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for guests and cocktail servers while also taking orders and serving snacks and drinks. Additionally, assesses bar customers' needs and preferences and makes recommendations.

THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)

• Prepare cocktails for cocktail servers and guests of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
• Maintain company funds and equipment in an orderly manner.
• Interact with guests in a manner, which makes them feel comfortable and welcome.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in the delegation of duties to barbacks.
• Monitor proper par levels of all supplies at assigned bars.
• Communicate any problems or situations detrimental to property to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for the security and accuracy of assigned bank and is accountable for any and all overages and shortages.
• Must be physically present at work, in assigned workstation, in order to perform all functions required of the position
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon customer volume.
• Communicate effectively at all times, with customers as well as all levels of employees.
• Observe and direct actions of barbacks and to inspect and maintain areas for which responsible.
• Distinguish between different denominations of currency and make change.
• Review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Use the equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to cash register and all bar equipment.
• Effectively and efficiently move around bar area.
• Retrieve supplies and maintain a clean working area

WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)

• Great team player with the ability creates excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments
• Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
• Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
• Creativity and innovation are essential!
• Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
• Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
• Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
• Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation, and organization skills of utmost importance
• Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
• Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate others
• Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original, and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service

MUST HAVE'S

• Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
• Must be 21 years of age
• High school or equivalent education required.
• Food Service Handler Card and TABC certification that is currently valid for a minimum of at least 6 months
• Knowledge of and ability to mix a wide variety of drinks
• The skills and abilities necessary for effective performance within this position are typically acquired through five (5) years bartending or similar experience or through progressive promotion and training within the Beverage department
• Preferred: 1-2 years' experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge

Valuable Traits

• Proactive
• Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates.
• Adaptive, Flexible!
• Embody "good attitude."
• Enjoy process improvement
• Evoke inspiration in those around you and encourage them to create their best work.
• Results oriented
• Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic.
• Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
• Tenacious and self-motivated

*Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*