BAR BACK - Churchill Downs

Compass Group•Louisville, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Levy at Churchill Downs has opportunity for seasonal, part-time employees to join our team for our Fall Racing Meet. Team members that successfully complete the Fall Racing Meet will be invited to return for our Spring Racing Meet in April, which includes the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs is home of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby has been described by Forbes as one of the "Greatest Bucket-list Sporting Events" in America. Every year, on the first Saturday in May, over 150,000 of guests gather under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs to create lifelong memories with their friends and family. Our Fall Racing Meet lasts from October 25th - November 29th and includes Thanksgiving and Black Friday Our Spring Racing Meet lasts from April 24th – June 27th and will include the Kentucky Oaks, the Kentucky Derby, and Downs After Dark. This role receives all liquor, beer and wine from storeroom on a daily basis and as needed. It replenishes all liquor, beer and wine as needed in the bar throughout the shift.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for an 8-hour shift.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a bar back or in a similar role.
Previous experience in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Receives all liquor, beer and wine from storeroom on a daily basis and as needed.
Replenishes all liquor, beer and wine as needed in the bar throughout the shift.
Retrieves all needed food items from kitchen and delivers to bar area.
Retrieves all needed beverage items and garnishes from storerooms and delivers to bar area.
Sets up bottles on bar with 'top shelf' liquor on back shelf.
Ensures beer taps are working properly.
Places appropriate bar snacks on counter; keeps supplies, such as snacks and napkins, stocked throughout shift.
Assists in opening and closing side work as assigned.
Buses tables in bar area.
Helps ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the bar or lounge areas; washes work tables, walls, refrigerators and floors under equipment; sweeps and mops service areas, including floor mats.
Ensures rubbish is removed from all receptacles.
Prepares and serves beverages as needed to assist bartender.
Performs other duties as assigned.