Bartender at Luchini Las Vegas

Now Hiring – Luchini Las Vegas a casually refined Italian-American restaurant, opening this fall within MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.

The Bartender should exude passion for anticipating and creating drinks. Expedites guests’ drink orders and mixes and prepares and serves alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks to all guests in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub atmosphere. Works in an efficient and professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering superior guest service always. This job description is a summary of duties however it is by no means an all-inclusive list. It is merely a broad guide to the expected duties of the position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Working knowledge of portion control and product identification 
• Answer questions about beverage/food and other company functions and services 
• Inform guests of specials and menu changes 
• Take orders for beverages from guests 
• Responsible for accurately checking guest identification 
• Provide service to cocktail servers in a timely manner 
• Check beverage and food orders prior to serving to ensure that they are correct, properly presented, and that special requests have been met 
• Communicate orders through POS terminal immediately 
• Follow given drink recipes when dispensing drinks. Garnish beverages as needed per company standards and recipes 
• Deliver beverage orders promptly 
• Organize and prioritize service per appropriate sequence of service 
• Prepare guest checks through POS terminal functions and process guest payments by cash, credit card, venue comps, and all other tender types 
• Uphold procedures for Bartender/Mixologist banks 
• Responsible for proper check–out procedures 
• Responsible to ensure accurate accounting of all bar monies 
• Appear in uniform for all shifts and promotional activities at scheduled time 
• Ensure proper rotation of all liquor, beer, wine and consumable items 
• Keep bar top clean and free of dirty glasses, dirty ashtrays, trash, etc. throughout shift. Clean all spills and waste immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles 
• Proper set up and maintenance of banquet function spaces 
• Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident 
• Ability to create and maintain service rapport through The Company Corporate philosophy 
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a courteous and polite manner 
• Anticipate guest needs. Provide information to Guests regarding our venues, menus and pricing 
• Adhere to all company Standard Operating Procedures. Maintain all Company Sequence of Service Standards 
• Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift 
• Report any incidents of theft, vandalism, or violations 
• Respond to Guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints with a positive attitude
• Recognize and acknowledge when guests are becoming intoxicated and/or are intoxicated 
• Monitor potentially intoxicated and/or disruptive guests and promptly bring to a Manager’s attention 
• Refuse further service of alcohol to overly intoxicated Guests in a courteous and safety-minded manner
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws. 
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards 
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed 
• Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to a Manager immediately 
• Assist all other team members as needed 
• Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue training 

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: 

• High School Diploma preferred 
• Knowledge of drink recipes 
• Beer, wine, spirits, and cigar brands 
• Opening and closing duties 
• Guest relations 
• Sanitation and safety 
• Safe alcohol service 
• Beverage presentation Previous bar experience preferred

 SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

 The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions 

• Ability to write and verbally communicate 
• Must be able to move quickly 
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time 
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume 
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment 
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials 
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment 
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required 
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards 
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates over 80 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Wet Republic, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors.