Racetrack Bartender — Tips-Driven, Fast-Paced Service

Colonial Downs Racetrack; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Downs Racetrack in Henrico, Virginia, is seeking a personable Bartender to deliver excellent guest service by preparing cocktails and beverages for guests and servers. The role offers a pay range of $9 per hour plus tips, with opportunities to upsell brands and products.

Responsibilities include taking beverage orders, verifying age, maintaining a clean, organized bar, handling cash transactions via a POS system, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience in mixing alcoholic beverages.
• Must obtain and maintain Serv-Safe certificate.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid racing license.

Responsibilities

• Takes beverage orders from guests and checks identification to verify age requirements.
• Promotes brands and products to increase sales.
• Prepares cocktails and beverages for guests and 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.

Skills

Guest service

Attention to detail

Money handling

Work under pressure

Sanitation standards

Bar equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 months beverage prep experience

Serv-Safe certification

Valid racing license

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

Colonial Downs Racetrack in Henrico, Virginia, is seeking a personable Bartender to deliver excellent guest service by preparing cocktails and beverages for guests and servers. The role offers a pay range of $9 per hour plus tips, with opportunities to upsell brands and products.

Responsibilities include taking beverage orders, verifying age, maintaining a clean, organized bar, handling cash transactions via a POS system, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.