Starting Gate Barback

Zia Park Casino; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Entertainment is hiring at our Hobbs location. The role involves stocking bars, replenishing supplies, and assisting bartenders to ensure smooth service. You will handle cash, maintain bar areas, and support events and functions while upholding safety and company policies.

The position requires 21+ and basic math skills, with English proficiency and strong customer service. Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 to 3 months relevant experience or equivalent.
• Must qualify for certification through NMAST.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, champagne, and cocktails.
• Basic math skills; ability to handle cash and make change accurately.
• Professional appearance adhering to company standards and ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Replenish paper goods at bars and assist bartenders with cleaning and maintenance.
• Stock bars with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; ensure liquor room is organized.
• Maintain cleanliness of liquor rooms, bars, and storage areas.
• Assist with banquets and private functions; help with setup and stocking.
• Break bartenders, make change, and operate cashier register; assist with inventories.
• Adhere to wage reporting laws and report safety concerns to management.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NMAST certification

Job description

WE’R CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

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.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Replenish paper goods (i.e., cups, napkins, etc.) at bars. - Assist bartenders in cleaning and maintaining bars: filling ice bins, etc. - Stock bars with alcoholic beverages: liquor, wine, beer, drink mixes. - Stock non-alcoholic beverages: soda, juices, and carbon dioxide at bars. - Stock liquor room with all supplies: liquor, beer, wine, dry goods, soda, etc. - Maintain cleanliness of liquor rooms, beer coolers, and bars: sweep, mop, take out the trash. - Assist with setting up for banquets and private functions: stock alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and paper products. Break bartenders, make change, run cashier register. Help with inventories. Claim tips received according to laws governing wage reporting. Perform duties in a safe manner; report any potential safety hazards to management staff. May be required to answer questions when a manager is not available. Must work well under pressure, and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. Adhere to all corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines. Must at all times demonstrate ethical and cooperative behavior with guests, co-workers and leadership.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform the 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 a minimum of 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• 1 to 3 months relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Must qualify for certification through NMAST.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, champagne, mixed cocktails.
• Basic math skill is required, ability to handle cash and accurately make change.
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards and work varied shifts, which will include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to promote cooperative approach between departments.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent brisk walking, climbing stairs, bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.
• Walking and/or standing 90% of the time.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds to stack, store or move materials, supplies and equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee mostly works inside the building. The employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles, toxic fumes and/or chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is very loud.
• Exposure to bright lighting.
• Exposure to unrestricted second‑hand smoke.

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