Bartender - Good Times Café

The Bartender – Good Times Café is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as providing efficient and friendly food service to guests in a high-volume dining and bar environment. This position ensures consistent product quality, accurate order handling, and adherence to alcohol and food safety regulations while maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming atmosphere. The role plays a key part in creating a positive dining and beverage experience for all guests through professional, attentive, and courteous service.

• Prepares and serves a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages — including mixed drinks, cocktails, beer, wine, and specialty beverages — for guests and service staff with speed, accuracy, and consistency in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Takes accurate food and beverage orders from guests and enters them into the POS system promptly to ensure timely preparation and delivery.
• Draws draft beer and pours bottled or canned selections with proper portion control and presentation standards.
• Engages with guests in a courteous, professional, and welcoming manner, delivering prompt, friendly, and attentive service to ensure exceptional guest experience.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of the beverage and food menus, including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation standards, to provide informed recommendations to guests.
• Accurately processes guest payments using the POS system, handling cash, credit cards, comps, and vouchers in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Presents, delivers, and retrieves guest checks promptly, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and professionalism in all transactions.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the bar area at all times — including counters, tools, glassware, and equipment — in compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Monitors, organizes, and restocks bar inventory and supplies throughout the shift; conducts routine inventory checks and communicates ordering needs to management.
• Organizes and maintains a fully stocked, efficient, and visually appealing workstation to support smooth bar operations.
• Communicates and coordinates effectively with servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure timely preparation and delivery of beverages and guest satisfaction.
• Adheres to all health, sanitation, and safety procedures, including knowledge of emergency protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
• Performs opening, side work, and closing duties as assigned to maintain operational efficiency.
• Verifies guest identification to ensure compliance with alcohol service laws and adheres to all ABC regulations, RBS training standards, and internal policies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support overall departmental success.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance or support to other team members.

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of guest service orientation and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Must be professional, well-groomed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous high-volume bartending experience required.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of bartending school or formal hospitality training is preferred.
• Food Safety Manager Certification and Responsible Beverage Service Certification required or must be obtained upon hire.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume casual or fast-paced dining environment.
• Knowledge of drink preparation, beer and wine service, and basic mixology techniques.
• Experience operating POS systems, handling cash, and maintaining bar cleanliness and inventory.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Must have successfully completed a background check and obtained a gaming license issued by the Morongo Gaming Agency, as required.

Must be able…