Barback

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel; Oak Grove (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel in Oak Grove, KY is looking for a Bar Back to maintain clean, organized bar outlets, assist with stocking, and support beverage service during busy periods.

You will rotate stock, monitor use-by dates, work with team leaders, and help with setup and breakdown for events while complying with sanitation and safety standards. This role requires punctuality, teamwork, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Able to obtain Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bar area cleanliness and orderliness.
• Stock and rotate beverages; ensure product availability.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of events as needed.
• Provide prompt, friendly guest service and loyalty opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Cash handling

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Weekend/night shifts

Education

High school diploma

Prior experience preferred

Job description

Title: Barback

Requisition ID#: 5220

Location: Oak Grove, KY, US, 42262

Property: Oak Grove Racing

• Gaming
• Hotel

Pay Range: 14.00

Oak Grove: Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the “Property”) is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

Job Summary

The Bar Back ensures and maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the bar outlets. Is also responsible for the delivery, maintenance, stocking, cleaning, and ensuring that there is a sufficient supply of products. Services include assistance in setting up or breaking down functions periodically or as needed. #OakGrove

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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. Ability to work in a smoking environment.
• Rotate products First In, First Out; maintain inventory and order strictly on a bottle-for-bottle basis, as used.
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the bar outlet.
• Works with communication devices such as telephones, two-way radios, and bulletin boards.
• Interacts and speaks with guests to maintain great guest relations and provide opportunities for loyalty to occur.
• Ensures all beverages with approved recipes and proper garnishes, with timely bar and alcohol service to all guests while maintaining proper alcohol awareness procedures.
• Assists the Food and Beverage Supervisor with proper inventory controls, proper rotation of product, checking use-by dates on beer and dairy products, and date labeling of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Stocks and rotates all products and cuts fresh fruit daily.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of relevant information.
• Performs and assists with routine inventory on a daily basis of all required stock per area of responsibility.
• Ensures that requisitions are delivered in a timely manner
• Understands the importance of prompt and efficient service and continually demonstrates this to the Bartenders, Servers, Concession Attendants, and Leadership
• Ensures availability to complete/perform special functions as directed by Leadership
• Demonstrates exceptional time management skills and responds promptly when on in-house radio contact
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain equipment standards. Reports any equipment malfunctions immediately
• Always follows department training standards. (i.e.: clean-as-you-go, re-check guest)
• Always adheres to departmental guidelines for sanitation and safety standards
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated record of successful interpersonal skills in regard to working with diverse people and levels of authority.
• Multitasking ability and ability to complete all tasks with minimal supervision and show a sense of urgency, no matter the business volume.
• Ability to handle cash correctly.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and through body language.
• This position requires sufficient experience, education, and job knowledge to meet current business needs.
• Maintaining the accuracy of supplies, verification of quantities, and tracking backorders.
• Maintaining interpersonal working relationships among all personnel
• Oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours and handle high-pressure situations in an interruptive environment
• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

Education And Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is expected to circulate throughout all gaming areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and the functioning of machines.

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

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

Nearest Major Market: Bowling Green