Bartender

Derby City Gaming Downtown; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartender at Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville, KY delivers timely, friendly service at the bar, assists beverage servers, and ensures quality guest experience while following recipes and safety policies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years bartending experience, and the ability to obtain a Racing License; the role includes flexible hours, maintaining bar cleanliness, and handling cash with care while offering upscale customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of bartending experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License.

Responsibilities

• Consistently prepare drinks according to Derby City Gaming Downtown recipes and specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Assist with inventory control, stocking, and rotation of products.
• Handle transactions according to cash handling policy.
• Set up and breakdown of bar area and related side work.
• Comply with sanitation and health regulations for alcohol handling.
• Ensure guest safety and security and provide responsible alcohol service.

Skills

Bar equipment

Cash registers

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexible hours

Non-slip shoes

Education

HS diploma or GED

2+ years bartending

Racing License eligibility

Job description

Title: Bartender

Requisition ID#: 4690

Location: Louisville, KY, US, 40202

Property: Derby City Gaming Downtown

Pay Range: 10.00

At Derby City Gaming Downtown, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy nearly 500 of the most popular games, Fascinator Wine Bar and Trophy Bourbon & Cigars Bar, sports bar with live entertainment most weekends and a Kentucky Derby Gift Shop.

Job Summary

The Bartender is responsible for providing the guests with excellent service in a timely manner and to assist the beverage servers with orders to assure quality guest service and provide patrons with a favorable gaming experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Consistently prepares drinks according to Derby City Gaming Downtown recipes and specifications for guests and fulfills cocktail servers’ orders in a timely manner.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the bar area.
• Assists with inventory control, stocking, and proper rotation of product.
• Responsible for preparing and selling all drinks on the menu and handling all transactions in accordance with cash handling policy.
• Responsible for set up and breakdown of bar area as well as side work and projects as necessary.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of alcohol.
• Ensure the safety and security of Team Members and guests.
• Responsible to perform “responsible alcohol service” with regards to guest limitations and pass any/all responsible alcohol service training.
• Interacts and speaks with guests to maintain great guest relations and provide opportunities for loyalty to occur
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of all bar equipment, cash registers, and the company’s beverage system.
• Maintaining interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and handle high pressure, high volume demands.
• Black Non-slip shoes required.

Compensation Data

This positions pays a competitive hourly rate of $10.00 per hour Friday and Saturday and $15.00 per hour Sunday- Thursday. The bartender is also eligible to receive tips.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Two or more years of experience bartending preferred.
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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 Team Member 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The Team Member is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and 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: Louisville