Tasting Room Bar Back

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay•North Bend, OR

About The Position

The Tasting Room Bar Back helps create a welcoming, smooth-running bar experience at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort. The role greets guests, helps manage entry and seating, and supports bartenders and cocktail servers by keeping the bar stocked, clean, safe, and ready for service. The position also helps maintain an orderly atmosphere and a positive experience for guests and coworkers. The work requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members spend extended periods standing and frequently walk and handle objects, tools, or controls. The role may involve lifting up to 25 pounds frequently, maneuvering a full beer keg, carrying cases of bottled beer, and bending, twisting, reaching, and other physical movement as duties require. The casino environment may expose team members to secondhand smoke. Accommodations may be requested for performing the work.

Requirements

Friendly and approachable attitude toward guests and teammates.
Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid OLCC permit and working knowledge of OLCC regulations.
Food handler's card and ability to meet health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Clear, positive communication with guests and teammates.
Must pass and remain compliant with Coquille Gaming Commission background check and drug-free workplace policies.
Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently walk and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and maneuver a full beer keg and carry cases of bottled beer.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, and remain physically limber as duties require.
Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions under pressure, including when dealing with stressful situations or upset people.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Help keep the space safe, clean, and friendly, and report safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
Keep the bar stocked with glassware, garnishes, and other supplies.
Maintain clean, safe, and inviting bar, storage, and work areas throughout the shift.
Support bartenders and cocktail servers as needed, responding with a sense of urgency.
Greet guests at the door and check IDs professionally.
Help manage guest flow into the bar and maintain order when guests are waiting.
Assist guests with finding suitable seating for themselves or their groups.
Monitor crowd levels to help keep the bar lively and comfortable.
Bus tables, rotate glassware, and handle dishes.
Support the team with other duties as assigned.