Barback

Derby City Gaming Downtown; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville, KY is looking for a Barback to provide excellent service and support bar operations. The role includes stocking the bar, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring patron satisfaction during busy hours.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a hands-on mentality, and a commitment to customer service. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $13.00/hour and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Must maintain County Health District, Gaming, and Alcohol Awareness Certification.
• Some prior bar back experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to patrons in a timely manner.
• Stock the bar as needed and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with bar equipment maintenance and project setups.

Skills

Multi-task ability

Detail oriented

Effective communication

Professional attitude

Customer-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Prior bar back experience

Valid Racing License

Tools

Communication devices (phones, two-way radios)

Job description

Title: Barback

Requisition ID#: 4377

Location:
Louisville, KY, US, 40202

Property: Derby City Gaming Downtown

Pay Range: 13.00

At Derby City Gaming Downtown, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy nearly 500 of the most popular games, Fascinator Wine Bar and Trophy Bourbon & Cigars Bar, sports bar with live entertainment most weekends and a Kentucky Derby Gift Shop.

Job Summary

The Barback is responsible for providing the patrons with excellent service in a timely manner and to properly stock the bar as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with maintenance of all bar equipment.
• Assists with the setup and breakdown of bar side work and related projects.
• Able to perform under stressful, demanding situations in perhaps small quarters of four feet or less, with four‑foot access and contact with Team Members and guests.
• Ensures and maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the bar and storage areas.
• Work with communication devices such as telephones, two‑way radio, and bulletin boards.
• Interacts and speaks with guests to maintain great guest relations and provide opportunities for loyalty to occur.
• Assists the Center Bar Manager with proper inventory controls, stocking, proper rotation of product, checking use through code dates on beer and dairy products and date labeling of fresh cut fruits.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of facility storage.
• Assist in delivering orders/ running food to maintain prompt service to guests.
• Manages the flow of finished product from the kitchen to the guest.
• Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in overall cleaniness.
• Maintains an awareness of applicable laws and operates within those guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or department manager.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Maintains County Health District, Gaming, and Alcohol Awareness Certification.
• Multi‑task ability and able to complete all tasks with minimal supervision and show a sense of urgency no matter what the business volume.
• Works on the floor 100% of the time with a “hands‑on” mentality for guest service.
• Must be detail oriented, have a professional attitude, strong organizational and time management skills, and be customer‑focused.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and body language.
• Black Non‑slip shoes required.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Some prior bar back experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License.

Compensation Data

This position pays a competitve hourly rate of $13.00/hour.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The Team Member is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.