Tasting Room Bar Back

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

About The Position

At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, the Tasting Room Bar Back helps create a welcoming, smooth-running casino bar experience. The role greets guests, assists with seating and entry flow, and supports bartenders and cocktail servers while keeping the bar, storage, and work areas clean, stocked, safe, and inviting. The position also includes bussing tables, rotating glassware, and handling dishes. Team members may be asked to perform other duties as assigned. The work involves extended periods of standing, frequent walking and hand use, and regularly lifting up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to maneuver a full beer keg and carry cases of bottled beer, as well as bend, twist, reach, and remain physically limber as duties require. The role requires occasional sitting and the ability to stay calm and make sound decisions under pressure. The casino environment may expose employees to secondhand smoke. Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe and offers team members comprehensive health care benefits, generous time off, a 401(k) with a 4% company match, and other benefits.

Requirements

Friendly, approachable attitude toward guests and teammates.
Ability to read and understand 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 at all times.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and positively with guests and teammates.
Must pass and remain compliant with Coquille Gaming Commission background check and drug-free workplace policies.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk frequently, and frequently use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and maneuver a full keg of beer and cases of bottled beer; ability to bend, twist, reach, and remain physically limber as duties require.
Ability to remain calm and make good decisions under pressure, including when handling stressful situations or upset people.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Help keep the bar environment safe, clean, and welcoming for guests and team members, 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.
Provide timely support to bartenders and cocktail servers as needed.
Greet guests at the door and check identification professionally.
Help manage guest flow and maintain order when guests are waiting.
Assist guests with finding suitable seating.
Monitor crowd levels to help keep the space lively and comfortable.
Bus tables, rotate glassware, and handle dishes.
Support the team wherever needed and perform other duties as assigned.