Bartender

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated in Sioux City, IA seeks a Bartender to deliver excellent guest service by preparing cocktails and beverages for guests and servers.

The role requires upholding brand standards, maintaining bar cleanliness, handling transactions, and staying informed about menu items and pricing. A high school diploma and relevant beverage experience are preferred, with licensing as applicable.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong and accurate money handling skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of alcohol.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of all bar equipment, cash register, and beverage system.

Responsibilities

• Takes beverage orders and verifies age requirements.
• Promotes brands and products to increase sales.
• Prepares cocktails and beverages per recipes and specifications.
• Maintains bar area cleanliness and setup/breakdown.
• Manages inventory, stocking and rotation of products.
• Completes sales transactions using POS and handles payments.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Sanitation knowledge

Stress management

Product knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is an award-winning gaming destination with more than 675 slot machines, live table game action, first-class amenities, and heart-pounding entertainment. The property's Hard Rock Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond rated hotel; a distinction which only five percent of the more than 28,000 properties approved by AAA achieve. Complementing the hotel and casino are three bars and two restaurants including Fuel American Grill and Main + Abbey, a AAA Three Diamond rated restaurant. Putting the 'Rock' in 'Hard Rock', guests are invited to experience the legends of music by exploring Hard Rock's expansive memorabilia collection with iconic pieces from SLASH to Johnny Cash!

JOB SUMMARY

The Bartender is responsible for providing excellent guest service by preparing cocktails and beverages for guests and servers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes beverage orders from customers and checks identification to verify age requirements
• Promotes brands and products to increase sales
• Prepares cocktails and beverages for guests and cocktail servers according to recipes and specifications
• Performs set up and breakdown of bar area as well as side work and projects as needed
• Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of the bar/work area in accordance with company and health department standards by arranging bottle displays, sweeping, wiping counter tops, removing trash, etc.
• Assists with inventory control, stocking, and proper rotation of product
• Performs responsible alcohol service with regards to guest limitations
• Completes monetary transaction using a point-of-sale system by maintaining cash drawer, accepting cash or card for payment, returning correct change, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of all menu items and prices as well as related regulations for drink preparation and storage
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong and accurate money handling skills
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of alcohol
• Knowledge of all bar equipment, cash register, and company beverage system as well as wines, alcohol, and mixed drinks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Relevant work experience in mixing a variety of alcoholic beverages
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is required to stand for the duration of the shift.
• 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.
• The employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and customer volume.

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.

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.