Bartender

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip eligible

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO based on hours

Job summary

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is part of the Churchill Downs Incorporated family and offers an exciting bar role. Ellis Park Bartender takes beverage orders, mixes and serves a variety of drinks, and ensures guests have a fun and safe gaming experience.

This role is full-time or part-time, tip eligible, with competitive benefits including 401k match and tuition reimbursement, plus PTO and an employee stock purchase plan. Weekend and night availability is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Relevant bartending experience and knowledge of beverages.
• Able to obtain Kentucky gaming/racing license.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Take beverage and food orders from patrons in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including wine and bottled/draft beer.
• Promote brands/products to increase sales, including promotional drinks and drink specials.
• Maintain a cash drawer and complete transactions using a point-of-sale system.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of bar/workstation by arranging bottles and glasses to make attractive displays, sweep, wipe counter/table tops, sink areas, remove trash, mop, etc.
• Restock alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, cut/slice and replenish garnishes, refill ice wells, replace kegs, refill paper products, glassware, and condiments.
• Assist with inventory and inventory control.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Licensing readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

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Ellis Park offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting, The Pea Patch Deli, Dade Park Grill and more.

JOB SUMMARY

Part of the Churchill Downs, Inc. family, Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is your best bet for an exciting career!

An Ellis Park Bartender is an integral part of the Ellis Park team responsible for taking food and drink orders from guests, as well as mixing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in a friendly and courteous manner, while simultaneously ensuring that guests are not overserved so that everyone can have a fun and safe gaming experience at Ellis Park!
What’s in it for you:

• Full-time and part-time employment opportunities available.
• This position is tip eligible meaning you leave with money in hand after every shift.
• Competitive benefits including 401k match, tuition reimbursement and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Ellis Park offers a generous PTO policy based on the hours you work, the more hours you work the more PTO you earn!
• As a member of the Churchill Downs family you will be eligible for savings on a variety of purchases from electronics and appliances to apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, gift cards, groceries, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, special events, theme parks and more through our Savings Marketplace.
• Opportunities for advancement! This position is a great way to get your foot in the door to a future career in food and beverage and the gaming industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Some details of what you will do:

• Take beverage and food orders from patrons in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including wine and bottled/draft beer.
• Promote brands/products to increase sales, including promotional drinks and drink specials.
• Maintain a cash drawer and complete transactions using a point-of-sale system.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of bar/workstation by arranging bottles and glasses to make attractive displays, sweep, wipe counter/table tops, sink areas, remove trash, mop, etc.
• Restock alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, cut/slice and replenish garnishes, refill ice wells, replace kegs, refill paper products, glassware, and condiments.
• Assist with inventory and inventory control.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

What you need:

• Relevant work experience, including strong knowledge, ability, and skill in mixing a variety of alcoholic beverages.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.

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.