Simulcast Bartender - Nights

The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

FSA/HSA

Big Fun

Job summary

The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs is seeking a customer-focused bartender/food and beverage associate to join the team. You will assist with dining outlet functions, mix and serve drinks, and maintain knowledge of menu items and brands while ensuring a clean, well-stocked bar and dining area.

Responsibilities include upselling, handling payments, and providing big-service to guests with a friendly, professional attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 21+ years old and able to pass background checks.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• S.T.A.R. certification prior to start is required.

Responsibilities

• Buss tables, deliver and present food and beverages, and assist dining outlets.
• Mix and serve drinks; maintain knowledge of menu items and brands.
• Keep bar and dining areas clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Manage inventory of liquors, beers, wines, and garnishes.
• Upsell guests; ensure accurate payments and bank balance at shift end.
• Provide friendly, proactive service to create memorable experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Cash handling

Food & beverage knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS software

Job description

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Fully paid Company Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• FSA/HSA
• We have BIG FUN!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with a variety of dining outlet functions to include bussing and cleaning of tables, delivering and presenting food and beverage to guests.
• Mix and serve drinks following specified recipes.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items, liquor brands, beer, and non-alcoholic selections available within the outlet.
• Working knowledge of designated glassware, ingredients, preparation method and garnishes of each drink.
• Maintain an orderly and clean bar and dining room, including, but not limited
• to, bar surface, draught area, coolers, wells, sinks, mixing materials, server area and lounge.
• Maintain product inventory and supplies including all liquors, beers, wines, mixes, garnishes, glassware, ice, and miscellaneous bar supplies throughout shift.
• Identifies opportunities to upsell and influences guest's decisions through product knowledge and enthusiasm for the sale.
• Make sure all ashtrays are clean and empty throughout entire shift.
• Ensure receipt of accurate payments, balance cash drawer during shift, and maintain security and accuracy of bank.
• Interacts with guests in a friendly manner while taking food and beverage orders, to include up-selling.
• Maintains assigned areas by keeping them clean and free of debris throughout the shift.
• Ensure the service area is properly set up at the beginning of the shift and close the service area at the end of the shift in accordance with Company standards.
• Maintain regular attendance at scheduled shift and staff meetings.
• Consistently uses all food and beverage and bar equipment, cleaning, and sanitizing products in accordance with all SDS sheets and departmental standards.
• Maintain regular attendance at scheduled shift and staff meetings.
• Proactively seeks guest opportunities and anticipates guest's needs to create "magical moments".
• To provide BIG Service to internal and external guests and ensure their complete satisfaction, inclusive of greeting and interacting with guests in a friendly and enthusiastic manner, anticipating and meeting guest needs and preferences, remaining calm and professional when dealing with guests that are difficult or upset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
• Must be 20 + 1-day years of age or older.
• Must pass all required pre-screening and background checks.
• Internal candidates must meet the eligibility requirements as provided in the Transfer and Promotion policy.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, this includes day, swing, late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled.
• Must be able to obtain and provide S.T.A.R Certification prior to start of employment.

The Mint Gaming Hall is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.