Warehouse 101 Bartender

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort on Oregon's southern coast seeks a hospitality-driven bartender/bar staff member to ensure a safe, welcoming bar and lounge experience. You will serve signature cocktails, manage cash and POS tasks, and help keep the area organized and compliant with OLCC rules.

Applicants should be 21+, have an OLCC permit and a food handler's card, and demonstrate excellent customer service. This on-site role offers a supportive team and opportunities to grow within the resort.

Qualifications

• Must have friendly and approachable attitude to welcome guests and support the team.
• Experience in hospitality and customer service is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have valid OLCC permit and working knowledge of OLCC regulations.
• Must have a food handler's card and meet health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Proven ability to navigate POS system and manage cash and paperwork.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keep the bar/lounge area safe, clean, and welcoming for guests and staff.
• Serve cocktails, cold drinks, and bites while fostering a lively atmosphere.
• Open and close the bar/lounge, manage side work, and ensure smooth operations.
• Practice responsible alcohol service and maintain guest safety and awareness.
• Maintain confidentiality of guests and team members at all times.
• Assist the team as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Communication

POS system

Cash handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

OLCC permit

Food handler's card

Tools

POS system

Job description

Why this job matters

At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, we know the best experiences start with a warm welcome. Whether you're arriving for a relaxing getaway or clocking in for your shift. Here, hospitality is personal, teamwork is real, and people genuinely look out for one another. When you join our team, you're stepping into a workplace where you can learn, grow, and take pride in creating memorable moments across the entire property. We bring energy, heart, and professionalism to everything we do, by building not only unforgettable guest experiences, but a workplace we're proud to call our own.

Be part of a team that's shaping one of the premier destinations for gaming and hospitality. A place where guests and team members alike feel right at home on Oregon's beautiful southern coast and beyond.

What you bring to the table

• Make sure the space stays safe, clean, and friendly for both guests and the rest of the team; speak up and report any safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
• Serve up signature cocktails, cold brews, and delicious bites while fostering a lively, welcoming bar and lounge atmosphere.
• Confidently open and close the bar/lounge, ensuring everything runs smoothly and all side work is completed with care.
• Prioritize guest safety by practicing responsible alcohol service and staying alert to guest awareness at all times while keeping communication open with teammates and supervisors.
• Protect the trust of both guests and team members by upholding confidentiality at all times.
• Jump in where needed to support the team and keep things running smoothly. (Other duties as assigned)

Must-haves, nice-to-haves, and maybe some bonus points

• Friendly and approachable attitude that helps guests (and the team) feel welcome and cared for every day.
• Experience helpful but not required. Previous experience in hospitality field with demonstrated excellent customer service ability.
• Must be able to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have valid OLCC permit and working knowledge of OLCC regulations.
• Must have a food handler's card and meet health, safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate the point-of-sale system and accurately manage a cash bank, credit card activity, and balance with corresponding paperwork at the end of your shift.
• Demonstrated ability to perform your duties with a minimum of supervision and handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Comfortable communicating clearly and positively with both guests and teammates.
• Must pass and remain in compliance with Coquille Gaming Commission background check and drug free workplace policies.

Physical stuff to know

We've included the typical physical parts of the job here. If you need an accommodation to do the work, just let us know-we're here to support you. You'll need to be available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when we are busy. During your shift, you'll be on your feet standing for extended periods, and frequently walk, and use your hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and be able to understand how to use equipment to safely maneuver a full keg of beer, carry cases of bottled beer with a hand truck, bend, twist, reach and otherwise be physically limber as duties necessitate. Occasionally sit. It's important to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure, especially when dealing with stressful situations or upset people. Just a heads-up-the casino environment may expose you to secondhand smoke. This is a quick summary of the main duties and requirements-it might not cover everything you could be asked to do.

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe. Team members are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefit, generous time off policy, 401-K retirement with 4% company match and other benefits.