BARTENDER - Sportsbook & Bar

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

An entertainment company in Independence, Kansas is seeking a bartender to provide excellent beverage service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include taking orders, mixing drinks, and maintaining cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates have mixology knowledge and customer service skills. Must be at least 21 years old and hold or be willing to obtain necessary certifications. The position may require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Alcohol & Food Handlers Certifications required/willing to obtain.
• Ability to engage guests in college and professional sports.

Responsibilities

• Take food and drink orders and mix alcoholic beverages.
• Provide fast, friendly service to casino guests.
• Operate a cash register and maintain financial controls.

Skills

Mixology knowledge

Customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Upselling skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school completion or equivalent

Tools

Cash register/POS system

Job description

Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

Responsibilities

The bartender takes food and drink orders, mixes alcoholic beverages, serves customers, keeps the bar area clean, stocked, and organized, and takes payments. The ideal candidate for this position will have had experience in high volume dining/bartending with mixology knowledge.

• Promoting casino events and programs
• Resolving service problems according to procedures
• Providing fast, friendly, professional beverage service to casino guests and beverage servers in accordance with company standards
• Preparing and pouring drink orders with proper portions and ingredients according to recipe, communicating with servers, and presenting drinks to guests or servers as required
• Operating a cash register/POS System, ringing proper amount into the register, and giving the guest or server the correct change; accounting for all cash, charge, and complimentary sales according to established procedures; maintaining integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities
• Maintaining a clean and stocked workstation in accordance with established health and safety guidelines
• Alerting management of guests who are intoxicated, unruly or disruptive, and enforcing the minimum age policy

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• High school completion or equivalent required
• Alcohol & Food Handlers Certifications required/ willing to obtain
• Ability to describe and upsell/suggestive sell specials, menu items, document and comprehend drink and food orders and communicate effectively to the kitchen and servers
• Ability to engage guests in college and professional sports and sports wagering (social media, apps, podcasts, etc)
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• This position requires working in a fast‑paced environment that is subject to varying levels of noise and crowds
• Physical mobility with reasonable accommodations