Bartender

Churchill Downs; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartender position at Churchill Downs Incorporated involves preparing and serving beverages on the gaming floor, ensuring compliance with state gaming laws. The role emphasizes customer service, bar setup, stock management, and safety in a fast-paced casino atmosphere.

Ideal candidates have at least a year of bartending experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain a Kentucky gaming/racing license. On-site work with weekend/evening shifts is common.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to mix and prepare beverages accurately and efficiently.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices.
• Ability to operate bar equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and gaming regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and portion standards.
• Provide prompt, engaging, and exceptional customer service to all guests.
• Set up and maintain the bar area, ensuring it is fully stocked with liquor, mixers, glassware, ice, garnishes, and other necessary supplies.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow responsible alcohol service policies to ensure guest and staff safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, equipment, and storage areas in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Safely operate bar equipment (e.g., blenders, taps, ice machines).
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of beverage stock to maintain freshness and quality.
• Collect payments and accurately process transactions through the point-of-sale system.
• Verify guest identification to confirm legal drinking age per state regulations.
• Report customer incidents, spills, or equipment issues to management promptly.
• Assist with inventory management by notifying supervisors of shortages or restocking needs.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and gaming facility policies.
• Assist in training new bar staff and provide guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain availability to work weekends, holidays, and nights.

Skills

Customer service

Beverage preparation

Responsible alcohol service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

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ABOUT CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED 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 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving beverages in a prompt, courteous, and efficient manner while ensuring compliance with state and local alcohol laws and gaming regulations. This position maintains cleanliness and organization of the bar area and helps create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and portion standards.

Provide prompt, engaging, and exceptional customer service to all guests.

Set up and maintain the bar area, ensuring it is fully stocked with liquor, mixers, glassware, ice, garnishes, and other necessary supplies.

Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow responsible alcohol service policies to ensure guest and staff safety.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, equipment, and storage areas in compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Safely operate bar equipment (e.g., blenders, taps, ice machines).

Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of beverage stock to maintain freshness and quality.

Collect payments and accurately process transactions through the point-of-sale system.

Verify guest identification to confirm legal drinking age per state regulations.

Report customer incidents, spills, or equipment issues to management promptly.

Assist with inventory management by notifying supervisors of shortages or restocking needs.

Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and gaming facility policies.

Assist in training new bar staff and provide guidance as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Maintain availability to work weekends, holidays, and nights.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Ability to mix and prepare beverages accurately and efficiently.

Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices.

Ability to operate bar equipment safely.

Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards.

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Basic math and cash-handling skills.

Ability to follow policies, procedures, and gaming regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of one year of experience as a Bartender or in a similar role.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly required to stand, speak, hear, use hands, and reach with arms.

May occasionally be required to sit.

Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color and depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work conditions vary:

Gaming floor: loud noise levels and possible exposure to cigarette smoke.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for over 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the acquisition, development, and operation of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of online wagering businesses, and the acquisition, development, and operation of regional casino gaming properties.

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.