Hybrid Flair Bartender bei Circus Circus

Specific Job Functions:

• Greet and converse with guests, providing a warm welcome and engaging showmanship while taking cocktail orders.
• Prepare and serve cocktails to customers following hotel guidelines, incorporating safe and impressive flair bartending techniques to enhance the guest experience.
• Perform bottle flips, pours, garnishing flair, and other entertainment skills while maintaining accuracy, speed, and beverage quality.
• Clean and organize bar to Beverage Department standards, ensuring presentation is inviting for guests.
• Prepare orders to replenish stock at the bar to pre-determined par levels.
• Provide exceptional and entertaining service to customers in a high-volume environment.
• Follow departmental cash handling policies and procedures.
• Prepare cocktails for cocktail servers promptly, incorporating small flair touches when appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of service, guest engagement, and safety.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and polish glassware to department standards.
• Clean and organize work station to Beverage and Health Department standards.
• Stand and/or move at a fast pace for periods of up to eight hours or longer.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wine and champagne service, including at table games.
• Leave workstation stocked and cleaned for the next shift.
• Garnish drinks creatively and consistently.
• Ensure correct health and sanitation practices are followed at all times.
• Use correct glassware/stemware according to Beverage Department standards.
• Greet each guest with a smile and a touch of performance flair.
• Acknowledge every guest with a prompt and friendly greeting.
• Handle cash, credit cards, and room charges in accordance with departmental policies.
• Assist new employees with training, including flair basics where applicable, and answer questions.
• Check IDs for guests who appear under 30 years old.
• Replace dirty ashtrays by capping off with a clean ashtray.
• React to management needs for special host requests.
• Inform management of any problems, concerns, or special guest requests.
• Be ethical, professional, and safety-conscious at all times.
• Communicate with Management to keep them informed of all special requests from guests.
• Answer telephone using proper telephone etiquette standards.
• Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the department.

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Minimum 2–3 years bartending experience in a high-volume hotel, restaurant, or entertainment venue; flair bartending experience highly preferred.
• Ability to perform flair skills (bottle flipping, juggling, creative pours) in a safe, controlled, and guest-friendly manner.
• Must be 21+ years old with valid work authorization.
• Union Crafts (Pour) Card required.
• Outgoing personality with strong communication and guest engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of ABC laws and responsible alcohol service.
• Professional appearance and demeanor required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs, stand for long periods, and work quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirement:

• Flair Bartending Audition: All candidates must complete a live audition demonstrating their flair bartending skills, speed, and accuracy during the interview process.