Dynamic Bartender at Premier Gaming & Hospitality

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

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.