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Lead Bartender

Cocopah Indian Tribe
Somerton, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026

SUMMARY

The Lead Bartender is responsible for the Bar Dept. The lead will be in charge of employees while on shift. Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to Casino patrons of the bar by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Takes orders from customers for alcohol and food.

· Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks.

· Serves wine and draught or bottled beer.

· Collects money for drinks and food served.

· Submits orders or requisitions for liquors and supplies to the appropriate vendors.

· Arrange bottles and glasses to make an attractive display.

· Takes care of customer and employee complaints.

· Will be responsible and have access to the liquor supply room.

· Responsible for assigning breaks to bar and cocktail employees.

· Forwards all complaints, order sheets, break sheets, and time off requests to Food & Beverage Director

· Lead will place and receive liquor orders as needed.

· Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.

· Will be responsible for all inventory, including imputing invoices and counting on the last day of each month.

· Responsible for writing all schedules and getting approval from the F & B Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must have a High School/ GED diploma

· Must have 2 years of experience as a Bartender.

· Must have 1 year of management experience.

· Thorough understanding of the Compact between the Cocopah Indian Tribe and the State of Arizona.

· Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

· Must be 21 years of age.

· Must be certifiable by the Cocopah Tribal Gaming Office and the Arizona Department of Gaming.

· Must have liquor law training within 6 months of hire date.

· Must have a food handler’s card.

· Must Be COVID-19 Vaccinated or willing to obtain upon hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· 1-year equivalent to at least CS-4, 6-months specialized work experience, 3 years work experience in a related field, or 1-year supervisory work experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In the entertainment industry, one may be subject to a work environment containing excessive noise, smoke, and stress.

*All applicants must be 18 years or older to apply*

We Offer Great Fringe Benefits for our Full-time Positions

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K Plan with Employer Match,
  • Ancillary Benefits (AFLAC, VTL)

Disclaimers :

There are suitability standards that all applicants must meet to obtain employment with Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Indian Tribe. Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft, domestic violence, or numerous drug convictions will not be eligible for employment.

By our policy and procedure manual, newly hired employees' pay shall be set to at least the minimum value of the pay schedule to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay schedule based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the midpoint for the pay grade.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The opening and closing of these positions are subject to change upon the needs of each department. For more information, please contact Cocopah Human Resources at 928-627-2102.

NATIVE AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ON-GOING RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST.

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