Bartender

Oak Grove Racing · Gaming · Hotel; Hensleytown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel is hiring a Bartender to provide excellent service to patrons at the bar and assist beverage servers with orders, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.

Responsibilities include preparing drinks, maintaining bar cleanliness, and upholding responsible alcohol service in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have high school diploma or equivalent and be able to obtain a Kentucky gaming license.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse patrons.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Accurate cash handling and POS skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepares drinks correctly at the bar for patrons and for cocktail staff.
• Assisting with the cleaning of the bar area and inventory maintenance.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Responsible for performing 'responsible alcohol service' with regard to patron limitations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

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 Bartender is responsible for providing the patrons with excellent service in a timely manner, assisting the beverage servers with orders to ensure quality guest service, and providing patrons with a favorable gaming experience.

ABOUT CHURCHILL DOWNS INC.

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Churchill Downs Incorporated has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business, and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. 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 for 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.

ABOUT OAK GROVE RACING, GAMING, & HOTEL PROPERTY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares drinks correctly at the bar for patrons and for cocktail staff.
• Assisting with the cleaning of the bar area and assisting with inventory maintenance.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests .
• Responsible for performing “responsible alcohol service” with regard to patron limitations and pass any/all responsible alcohol service training.
• 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.
• Multi-task ability and able to complete all tasks with minimal supervision and show a sense of urgency, no matter what the business volume.
• Ability to cash-handle correctly.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and 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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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