Barback

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to perform under stressful, demanding situations in perhaps small quarters of four feet or less, with four-foot access and contact with team members and guests. Ability to work in a smoking environment.
• Rotate products First In, First Out; maintain inventory and order strictly on a bottle-for-bottle basis, as used.
• Ensures and maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the bar outlet.
• Work with communication devices such as telephones, two-way radios, and bulletin boards.
• Interacts and speaks with guests to maintain great guest relations and provide opportunities for loyalty to occur.
• Ensures all beverages with approved recipes and proper garnishes, with timely bar and alcohol service to all guests while maintaining proper alcohol awareness procedures.
• Assists the Food and Beverage Supervisor with proper inventory controls, proper rotation of product, checking use through code dates on beer and dairy products, and date labeling of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Stocks and rotates all products and cuts fresh fruit daily.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of relevant information.
• Performs and assists with routine inventory on a daily basis of all required stock per area of responsibility.
• Ensures that requisitions are delivered in a timely manner
• Understands the importance of prompt and efficient service and continually demonstrates this to the Bartenders, Servers, Concession Attendants, and Leadership
• Ensures availability to complete/perform special functions as directed by Leadership
• Demonstrates exceptional time management skills and responds promptly when on in-house radio contact
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain equipment standards. Reports any equipment malfunctions immediately
• Always follows department training standards. (i.e.: clean-as-you-go, re-check guest)
• Always adheres to departmental guidelines for sanitation and safety standards
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated record of successful interpersonal skills in regard to working with diverse people and levels of authority.
• Multi-task ability and able to complete all tasks with minimal supervision and show a sense of urgency, no matter what the business volume.
• Ability to cash-handle correctly.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and body language.
• This position requires sufficient experience, education, and job knowledge to meet current business needs.
• Maintaining the accuracy of supplies, verification of quantities, and tracking backorders.
• Maintaining interpersonal working relationships among all personnel
• Oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours and handle high-pressure situations in an interruptive environment
• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee is expected to circulate throughout all gaming areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and the functioning of machines.