Vegas-Style Bartender - Fast-Paced Casino Bar

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Safety Certifications

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated operates Newport Racing & Gaming in Newport, Kentucky, seeking a bartender who delivers fast, friendly service and accurate order fulfillment in a busy, high-volume setting.

The role requires maintaining health, gaming and alcohol certifications, strong multi-tasking, and clear communication with guests and team members. Prior bar experience is preferred; walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and compliance with licensing rules are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Maintains County Health District, Gaming, and Alcohol Awareness Certification.
• Multi-task ability and able to complete all tasks with minimal supervision and show a sense of urgency no matter what the business volume.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and body language.

Responsibilities

• Inform all guests of any specials on food or drinks for the day of business.
• Using the second bar terminal in the smoking area, ring in all food/drinks and include upcharges where applicable.
• Collect payment for all orders.
• Give a copy of the receipt to each guest and have a Credit Card reader on hand, as some guests may not have cash on hand
• If you have placed a food order for a guest, make sure to check on the food for completion (use buzzers if available to alert you when food is ready).
• When delivering to-go food please include napkins, plastic utensils, and appropriate condiments.
• If a guest is using their players card to pay, verify the guests name on the card by matching it with their State ID or driver’s license.
• When making drinks behind the smoking bar, be sure to:
• Ring in all transactions on the provided micros tablet/terminal, prior to making.
• Make drinks for guests using specified recipes and using a jigger to measure pours of liquor.
• Clean the bar at the end of the night and properly replace all lids on liquor bottles used.
• Complete regular end of shift duties and check out with manager on duty.

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated operates Newport Racing & Gaming in Newport, Kentucky, seeking a bartender who delivers fast, friendly service and accurate order fulfillment in a busy, high-volume setting.

The role requires maintaining health, gaming and alcohol certifications, strong multi-tasking, and clear communication with guests and team members. Prior bar experience is preferred; walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and compliance with licensing rules are part of the job.