Bartender Lead - Jack Rabbit - Okana Resort

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Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities.   Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey.   Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination.

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Find your belonging by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success.

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark features a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event space spanning 27,000 square feet.

Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark offers exceptional career opportunities. Be a part of our Jack Rabbit Restaurant team as a Lead Bartender to launch this world-class property. 

Our employees are Experience Curators who are professional memory-makers, creating personalized guest experiences from start to finish. Experience Curators craft meaningful, over-the-top experiences that wow our guests time after time.

Our Vision for our team members:

• Be a part of the opening team of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination
• Contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth
• An individual committed to creating exceptional guest experiences
• Be appreciated for what you bring to the team
• Learn and grow with a company that values its associates

Why OKANA:

• Competitive wages
• People-first culture
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Festive environment
• Perks & discounts

About the role

The Lead Bartender is responsible for serving drinks, preparing cocktails, and creating a welcoming environment for customers in the bar. This individual must have an engaging personality to interact with clients and contribute to a positive experience. They must be knowledgeable of drink recipes and follow guidelines of established portion controls, adhering to all state, federal, and company regulations. They must follow all laws related to serving minors, and maintain control as it relates to intoxicated guests. The Lead team member will be on the training team, will have closing and/or opening shifts. Lead team members will checkout staff members to ensure proper side work has been done.  The lead team member will hold new staff accountable for their performance and will work closely with management to promote constant communication on staff and staff needs.

What you will be doing:

• Be present at bar at all times.
• Display knowledge of basic drink service and bar terminology.
• Display knowledge of drink recipes, drink and wine specials, merchandising.
• Display knowledge of liquor laws.
• Display knowledge of third party liability.
• Maintain work areas clean and organized.
• Prepare and serve cocktail orders in a timely manner.
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow all Davidson internal audit procedures.
• Clean bar, bar walk-ins and liquor storage areas as assigned.
• Set lounge and hors d’oeuvre tables, as assigned.
• Stock bars at wells as assigned.
• Attend required meetings.
• Balance bank and daily receipts.
• Check guests for proper identification.
• Detect and act upon customer inebriation as trained.
• Fill requisitions to par levels.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.

What you bring to the role:

• High school diploma required; mixology courses and certifications are preferred.
• Previous experience as a Bartender in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Great communication skills to interact with bar customers and resort associates.
• Relevant certifications for food handling & serving alcohol; any state required licensing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer proficiency to use resort’s point of sale system

OKANA Resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading hospitality company that offers career opportunities and has a steadfast commitment to putting people first.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.