Bartender

Riverwalkvicksburg; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee stock purchase plan

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Kentucky is seeking a Bartender to join their team. This role involves serving food and drinks in a friendly manner, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining a clean workspace. The ideal candidate has bartending experience and strong customer service skills, and is looking for an opportunity in the food and beverage industry with potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or similar roles.
• Ability to manage cash transactions.
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Take food and drink orders from guests.
• Mix and serve drinks while ensuring responsible service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and workstation.
• Assist with inventory management.

Skills

Mixing alcoholic beverages

Customer service

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility . www.ChurchillDowns.com.

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.