Beverage Bar Back Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

There's a reason we call it The Best 8 Hours...
When you work at Seneca Resorts & Casinos—your day is filled with helping people have FUN! We love to work and win together---it’s one of our core values! Not only do we make work feel like play, we offer so many great benefits and extras you’ll feel like you hit the career jackpot!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain supplies and equipment for each beverage station and place fruits, glasses and silverware in their respective places.

Prepare fruit, fill ice bins and clean ashtrays.

Wash glasses for the bartender and clear debris from the bar.

Maintain a current understanding of all policy and guidelines regarding information security including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy. Understand and comply with all information security policies and procedures at all times.

Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times. Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff.

Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.

Must complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.

Attend all necessary meetings.

Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed. Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pushing, pulling and turning a four wheel loaded cart to all bars in the casino from the liquor storeroom. The weight of a loaded cart will vary, from one hundred (100) to five hundred (500) pounds, depending upon the size and content of orders.

Unload cart and place or stack orders in pre-designated areas.

Return empty cart to liquor storeroom.

Remove trash, empty boxes, and soiled bar towels one to four (4) times a shift.

Sort trash at dumpster areas into proper container, i.e. boxes, trash, and towels. Return empty trash carts.

Know the location of all bars within the complex.

Thoroughly clean the floors of all mats and the floor behind bars (swing & graveyard shift).

Position requires extensive walking, pushing, and pulling.

Exchange empty bottles of liquor for full bottles in pump room.

Change Bag in Box, CO2 tanks and tap kegs.

May be called upon to deliver empty bottles to liquor storeroom area.

May be called upon to deliver ice to bars.

Occasionally act as Beverage Bartender when needed.

Education/

Experience:

Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.

High school diploma or its equivalency required.

Minimum five (5) years beverage/bartending experience required.

Strong knowledge in craft cocktails, craft beers, wine, single malt scotch, cognac, port and sherry, distillation processes, flaming drinks and food service.

Must possess a high profile appearance suitable for a setting to include enhanced dress, grooming and styling.

Previous customer service experience required.

Cash handling, Infogenesis or Micros experience required.

Ability to operate the following equipment: juice guns, cutting boards, soda guns, ice machines, shot glasses, mixers, pourers, knives, coffee machines, non-alcoholic frozen drink machines, ice tea machines and other necessary equipment.

Nightclub experience or similar experience in an entertainment environment is preferred.

Salary Starting Rate:

$10.70 plus tips
Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education.

Benefits:

Weekly paychecks
PAID lunch hour
FREE meals every workday
Affordable medical insurance options
Multiple shifts available
Company-matched 401(k)
FREE on-site gym (Seneca Niagara and Seneca Allegany locations)
Access to FREE on-site healthcare—appointment or co-pay needed*
Exclusive Team Member discounts throughout WNY
Opportunities to support great causes and earn paid time off
Education reimbursements
Rewards and recognition programs
And so much MORE!