About this role
Presque Isle Downs & Casino, conveniently located off of I90 in Erie, PA, features table games, slots, sportsbook, entertainment, live thoroughbred horse racing, and year-round simulcast racing. The casino features the latest technology and amenities designed for guest comfort and expectations. The property features three restaurants, including two award-winning restaurants - Churchill’s Bourbon & Brew and LBV Steakhouse. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Benefits of being a PID team member…
- Health insurance (including Vision and Dental!) the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members
- Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT
- 401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up
- Company Stock Purchase Plan
- Team Member Engagement
- Team Member Referral Plan
JOB SUMMARY
Join our dynamic team as an experienced bartender! We're seeking passionate individuals ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Full availability, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, is required. Your role includes expertly mixing, preparing, and serving a variety of beverages, from fine wines to craft cocktails, while ensuring precision, safety, and quality. Bring your skills and energy to deliver an exceptional guest experience!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidate is responsible for precise, safe, proper mixing, controlling, dispensing, preparing and serving of a variety of beverages, liquors, beers and fine wines in a fast-paced entertaining environment. Candidate must understand that this job requires the ability to verbally communicate, explain and sell all types of beverages to bar patrons, beverage servers and other staff by exceeding and anticipating guests’ expectations. Candidate must maintain accurate records for cashiering and inventory as designated by management. Candidate will maintain the cleanliness of coolers, bar equipment, glassware, decanters and any other service items associated with beverage service and health code requirements. Bartenders may be dual-rated as barbacks. Bartenders may be asked to take food orders and deliver food orders to guests, utilizing the pivot method when serving tables. Bartenders may be asked to bus tables, clean up and complete other assigned tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
One year bartending experience or degree from accredited bartender school preferred. Candidate must have proven customer service abilities, excellent communication skills, good grasp of the English language, the ability to operate cash register, (POS system). Candidate must have the knowledge and ability to mix a variety of cocktails. Candidate will have extensive product knowledge of liquor, beer and wine and will be required to continue to expand on that knowledge as determined by management. Hours and shifts will vary according to business needs and will include holidays and weekends. Candidate must be physically able to lift up to 40 pounds, bend, stoop, climb, and reach with or without reasonable accommodation and work on their feet for long periods of time. Candidate is must keep a positive upbeat demeanor as well as be properly groomed and maintain a professional appearance throughout a shift. All service staffs will be required to learn and be tested on a variety of new products, recipes along with new service and preparation techniques on a regular basis to ensure the department is improving as a whole. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Candidate must be able to obtain appropriate licensing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Other facts
About Churchill Downs Incorporated
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties.
To learn more about CDI and its family of properties, visit: https://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com/
What you'll do
- The bartender is responsible for mixing, preparing, and serving a variety of beverages while ensuring safety and quality. They must also maintain cleanliness and assist with food orders and other tasks as needed.
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