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An Assistant Bartender supports the bartender in preparing drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring excellent customer service. Responsibilities typically include stocking the bar, replenishing ingredients, washing glassware, and assisting with drink preparation. They also help manage inventory, follow hygiene standards, and may interact with customers. This role is essential for keeping the bar area organized and efficient, especially during busy hours. It's a great entry-level position for those looking to become a bartender.

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As an Assistant Bartender, your shifts are usually spent supporting bartenders by restocking supplies, cleaning the bar area, preparing basic drinks, and assisting with customer service during busy hours. You may work evenings, weekends, and holidays when bars are busiest, and shifts can vary from a few hours to full-time. The role often requires standing for long periods and working in a fast-paced, social environment. Working closely with bartenders and other staff, you gain valuable exposure to all aspects of bar operations, providing a great learning experience and a stepping stone to more advanced roles in hospitality.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Bartender job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,085 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Assistant Bartender

Resorts World Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago

Resorts World Las Vegas rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 163 rated casinos

Job description

Summary Statement:
The Apprentice Bartender is responsible for servicing the guests in a courteous and professional manner, while assisting bartenders throughout the course of business. This role ensures bar areas are always cleaned, organized, and properly stocked with prepped ingredients.

Primary Job Duties: Includes but is not limited to:

  • Greet and welcome all guests in a professional manner.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the bar area.
  • Ensure the bar is properly stocked with supplies necessary for service.
  • Replenish ice coolers, garnish trays, straws, and napkins holders.
  • Ensure bar equipment and supplies are clean and in working order.
  • Anticipate the guests' needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency.
  • Perform all opening and closing duties based upon shift assignment.
  • Ensure all Resorts World core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied.
  • Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
  • Use personal device/ cellular phone for job related operational tasks, job duties, review company documents, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Includes but is not limited to:

  • Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English.
  • Polished appearance and demeanor.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to obtain maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.

Preferred:

  • Basic understanding of bartender work and/or drink preparation.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • At least six months experience working in a similar bar or restaurant setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations:

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Position required licenses:
  • Food Handler Card
  • Alcohol Awareness Card
  • Non-Gaming Card

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Work is typically performed in a restaurant/bar environment.
  • Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality.
  • Prolonged sitting/standing.
  • Bending and reaching.
  • Transporting, pushing, pulling, lifting and maneuvering items weighing up to 30 lbs.
  • Eye/hand coordination.
  • Ability to comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (SDS) and other instructions.

At Resorts World Las Vegas, we believe that every member of our team is an ambassador and is essential to the success of our company. We expect all Team Members to take personal ownership in ensuring everything they do is in the best interest of the company and that all will adhere to our five core non-negotiable responsibilities.


  • Everyone is an Ambassador-No matter where you work at Resorts World Las Vegas, it is your responsibility to treat this property like you would your own home. No one gets hurt, everyone feels secure, the environment is clean, and every guest gets what they need.
  • Everyone works in Safety-If you have a safety concern, it is your responsibility to address it by correcting it or notifying the appropriate department or individual.
  • Everyone works in Security-If you See Something, it is your responsibility to Say Something. You must notify the appropriate department or individual if you feel there is a security concern.
  • Everyone works in EVS-If there is trash on the floor, it is your responsibility to pick it up. If it is a mess that needs more attention, it is your responsibility to notify the appropriate department or individual.
  • Everyone works in Guest Experience-If a guest needs assistance, it is your responsibility to assist that guest and do so with a smile. If the guest needs more assistance than you can provide, it is your responsibility to notify the appropriate department or individual.

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