Bartender

Horse Palace; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Horse Palace in Gillette, Wyoming is seeking a bartender to prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, oversee bar stock, and collect payments for drinks served. This role requires attention to bar cleanliness, accurate presentation of drinks, and responsible service.

Qualifications include mixology or barkeeping training and at least one year of experience. Must be 21+, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and enjoy fast-paced shifts with tips.

Qualifications

• Completion of mixology, barkeeping, or related training required.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.
• Excellent drink preparation knowledge and service focus.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Ensures garnishes prepared ahead of opening.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized.
• Displays glasses and liquor bottles attractively.
• Keeps bar supplied with snacks.
• Checks IDs to ensure customers are of legal drinking age.
• Collects money for drinks and uses proper judgment with intoxicated patrons.
• Submits orders or creates requisition forms for supplies.

Skills

Drink preparation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer service focus

Cash register software

Education

Mixology training

Barkeeping training

Tools

Cash register software

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Summary

The Bartender will prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to patrons, oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies, and collect money for drinks served.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized.
• Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
• Keeps bar supplied with snacks.
• Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Collects money from customers for drinks prepared and served.
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Submits orders or creates requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation or service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on serving customers.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.
• Ability to learn cash register software used by bar or restaurant.

Education and Experience

• Completion of mixology, barkeeping, or other related training required.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds.
• Must be legal drinking age or older.
• Must acquire a gaming permit from Gaming Commission.
• Must complete training in serve safe.

Must be 21 or older. Successful candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen. Salary starting at $10.00/hour plus tips.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Position Bartender

Close Date 9/24/2026

Number of Openings 2

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Open Date 8/24/2026

Location Gillette Skyline

This position is currently accepting applications.