Mainline Sports Bar Barback - Part Time (Day Shift)

Oaklawn Jockey Club; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, AR seeks a Barback to support bar operations across venues. Responsibilities include stock rotation, cleaning, and assisting bartenders to maintain smooth service for guests.

The role requires 21+ years of age and prior food service/guest service experience. The position emphasizes strong customer service and teamwork within the Food & Beverage department.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One or more years’ food service experience preferred.
• One or more years’ guest service experience required.
• Must be able to handle several projects and tasks at the same time.
• Must be able to perform the physical job duties of all Food & Beverage team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, stocks, and maintains bar areas and related equipment.
• Maintains a friendly and professional image at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.
• Provides superior customer service in line with department standards.
• Assists bartenders with their functions to ensure continuous service.
• Keeps bar areas clean, stocked, and organized throughout shifts.
• Rotates stock and orders bar supplies as needed.
• Replaces and rotates kegs, liquor, and soda as required.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Communication

Job description

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice. We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Barback. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Barback is responsible for prepping, cooking, placing stock in proper storage areas, rotating stock, cleaning and maintaining work areas and kitchens, and overall production for all Food & Beverage venues.
• Always presents a friendly and professional image at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
• Provides impeccable guest service to all guests.
• Ensures a consistent flow of services to guests and cocktail servers by assisting bartenders with their job functions.
• Ensures that dirty ashtrays and used glassware are removed from bar tops, bar area and floors are clean.
• Checks glass washers for proper chemicals.
• Maintains soap and hand towels at hand sink areas.
• Maintains par stock levels by placing orders for all bar supplies.
• Receives and delivers products to appropriate outlet and stocks in accordance to specification.
• Stocks and re-stocks bars throughout shift with all bar supplies, bar glasses and ice as required.
• Stocks server wells in accordance to specifications with all products and supplies required.
• Cuts fruit to specification and prepares all condiment caddies.
• Collects trash from all outlets throughout shift, as well as, wiping down walls behind trash container.
• Distributes clean bar towels, collects soiled ones and discards them in the appropriate place.
• Collects all excess glasses from bars and restocks them in their appropriate outlet in accordance to specification, along with retrieving bar glasses from dish areas.
• Organizes and cleans pump rooms, coolers and storage areas to specification.
• Sweeps and mops pump room, coolers and storage area floors.
• Soaks and cleans soda bag-inbox hoses and nozzles.
• Replaces and rotates draught beer kegs, liquor and soda bag-in-boxes as required.
• May be assigned to various venues throughout the property depending on business needs.
• Follows established procedures and policies of the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One or more years’ food service experience preferred.
• One or more years’ guest service experience required.
• Must be able to handle several projects and tasks at the same time.
• Must be able to perform the physical job duties of all Food & Beverage team members.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

OAKLAWN RACING CASINO RESORT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Welcome to Oaklawn, your ultimate destination for unforgettable experiences in the heart of Hot Springs, Arkansas. With a rich history dating back to 1904, we have established ourselves as one of the premier Thoroughbred racetracks in the country. But we’re more than just a racetrack – Oaklawn is a world-class resort that offers so much more. Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of Hot Springs National Park, our resort provides an unparalleled level of luxury and entertainment. From gaming and dining to sports betting, spa indulgence, and captivating events, Oaklawn Hot Springs is where every moment becomes a cherished memory. At Oaklawn Hot Springs, we are not just a place to stay; we are your getaway to embracing the best of this charming region. Our resort provides the perfect base for you to explore Hot Springs’ vibrant culture, natural wonders, and thrilling adventures. Choose Oaklawn Hot Springs, Arkansas, and discover a world of endless possibilities where luxury, entertainment, and the charm of Hot Springs converge. Your extraordinary journey starts at here.