Bartender (Part Time)

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Dumfries, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender provides customer service to casino and lounge guests by preparing and serving drinks and cocktails accurately and efficiently. The role involves serving multiple guests, including expediting large quantities of drinks during club hours, while helping ensure guests have a safe and enjoyable experience. The Bartender maintains a clean, organized, and adequately stocked bar; prepares garnishes, juices, syrups, and mixers; handles payments and bar funds; verifies guest age when required; and tracks liquor inventory. The position also supports special events and other departmental operations, follows applicable laws and company procedures, attends required training, and obtains and retains required licenses. Additional duties may be assigned by the Beverage Manager or supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Bartender training and/or previous bartender experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age; the posting also states “eighteen (21) years of age.”
Virginia Racing Commission License.
Valid driver's license and at least three years of driving experience.
Ability to stand for longer than eight hours.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, as stated in the education and experience section.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds, as stated in the physical requirements section.
Ability to frequently sit or stand, walk, use hands to handle objects or controls, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
Ability to work in an environment with usually moderate to loud noise and circulate through assigned areas, including the smoking area.

Nice To Haves

Gaming, casino, or hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate with guests in a cordial and approachable manner and provide attentive service.
Prepare and serve drinks accurately and efficiently, including expediting large quantities during club hours and serving multiple guests at once.
Keep the bar clean and orderly, including cleaning the bar top, emptying ashtrays, picking up trash, and removing empty beer bottles.
Prepare fresh fruit garnishes, juices, syrups, and mixers from scratch; stock the bar at the start of the shift and break it down and clean it at closing.
Verify the legal age of guests who appear to be under 30.
Collect payment for drinks when ordered at bars and on the casino floor; in restaurants, ensure beverage purchases are added to the correct guest check.
Manage a bank for receiving payments and making change for guests and Cocktail/Beverage Servers.
Verify liquor inventory at the start of the shift and request replacement bottles using the Bar Requisition Sheet at the end of the shift.
Account for monies owed, outstanding debts, and void orders.
Assist with special projects and events, including monthly meetings, banquets, concerts, and special guests.
Set up bar tops with required supplies and garnishes, including matches, ashtrays, beverage napkins, stir sticks, sword picks, garnish trays, ice, and garnishes.
Report problems or concerns to the immediate supervisor.
Maintain knowledge of available drinks, recipes, beer items, prices, and garnishes.
Take scheduled breaks on time and coordinate them with coworkers; cash in tips during breaks or after clocking out.
Report to work in a clean uniform and refrain from eating, smoking, or chewing gum on the floor or behind the bar.
Attend required company training, obtain and retain required licenses, and perform duties in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Take steps to prevent minors from gambling or loitering in gambling areas, consuming alcohol, or purchasing tobacco.
Know the laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and problem-gaming programs relevant to the department and property.
Report known acts of wrongdoing and perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.