Bartender Sports Bar

PENN Entertainment • Youngstown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender Sports Bar is responsible for fostering a fun environment and serving as a gracious host to guests and coworkers. The role promotes a positive influence in the community, participates in company-sponsored events, and follows the ACES Service Program when interacting with guests. The bartender monitors guests’ alcohol consumption and intervenes as needed according to company policy and T.I.P.S. training, promotes gaming events and promotions, and processes cash and credit card transactions while maintaining financial controls.

The bartender prepares drinks using measured portions, recipes, and standard operating procedures; maintains par levels of garnishes, ice, mixers, fresh fruit, and herbs; and keeps the workstation or section clean, sanitized, and stocked. Duties also include making drinks for servers, serving and clearing tables, expediting and running food, and completing side work as directed by the Food and Beverage Supervisor or Manager. The role may include working special events and other reasonable related duties as assigned.

This position requires open availability across all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place in a very loud environment, with surveillance and audio surveillance in limited areas; performance may be observed and recorded. Employees may be exposed to unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke.

Requirements

• Outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Understanding of drink mixology and recipes.
• Enjoys hosting others and is comfortable initiating conversations and creating a fun environment for guests.
• Ability to promptly and accurately follow instructions from a Supervisor or Manager.
• Must qualify for licensing by the Ohio Lottery Commission and qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a guest-first attitude.
• Ability to tolerate a high-stimulus environment and work at a very fast pace.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Open availability across all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• At least one year of cumulative experience as a bartender, bar back, or server, or completion of bartending school and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret English-language documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and communicate verbally in English; written English communication skills may also be required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to make quick, reasonable decisions regarding patron and team member interactions.
• Regularly stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; frequently reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Close, color, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Foster a fun environment and act as a gracious host to guests and coworkers.
• Promote a positive influence in the community and participate in company-sponsored events.
• Follow the ACES Service Program guidelines when interacting with internal and external guests.
• Monitor guests’ alcohol consumption and intervene as needed according to company policy and T.I.P.S. training.
• Promote gaming events and promotions.
• Process guest cash and credit card transactions while maintaining financial controls and responsibilities.
• Prepare and pour drinks using measured portions, proper building steps, recipes, and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and maintain par levels of garnishes, ice, mixers, fresh fruit, and herbs.
• Keep the workstation or section clean, sanitized, and stocked.
• Comply with state, company, and department policies and regulations.
• Make drinks for servers when orders are entered.
• Serve tables, clear tables, expedite food, and run food.
• Complete side work as directed by the Food and Beverage Supervisor or Manager.
• Work special events as needed.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Day-one medical coverage may be available depending on position.
• 401(k) matching may be available depending on position.
• Annual performance bonus may be available depending on position.
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.

What This Job Offers

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