Bartender

Churchill Downs Incorporated • New Orleans, LA

21d

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves drinks to patrons, either directly or through wait staff. The role is based at Fair Grounds, a New Orleans entertainment venue that features horse racing, gaming, simulcasting, and off-track betting parlors.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain a Racing License from the Louisiana Racing Commission.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common documentation.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from team members, regulatory agencies, or staff.
• Ability to write and present information to management.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical computations related to job duties.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of instructions and deal with several variables.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting at least 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Pari-mutuel industry experience.
• Cash handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from customers or wait staff.
• Pour measured drinks and mix cocktails and other beverages.
• Serve wine, coffee, soda, bottled water, and draught or bottled beer.
• Collect payment for drinks served.
• Prepare requisitions for liquor and supplies.
• Arrange bottles and glasses for an attractive display.
• Slice fruit and vegetables for drink garnishes.
• Operate a cash register and micros system to record sales.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED