Bartender Sports Bar

About the role

At PENN Entertainment you’ll join a fast‑paced, diverse team focused on helping people have more fun. The position involves creating a welcoming, energetic atmosphere for guests and coworkers while supporting the company’s growth and community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Foster a fun environment for guests and coworkers.
• Serve as a gracious host to all guests and coworkers.
• Promote a positive influence in the community and participate in company‑sponsored events.
• Ensure guest interactions follow the ACES Service Program guidelines.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and intervene as needed per company policy and T.I.P.S. training.
• Promote gaming events and promotions.
• Process cash and credit‑card transactions while maintaining financial controls.
• Prepare and pour drinks with measured portions, following recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain par levels on garnishes, ice, mixers, fresh fruit, and herbs.
• Keep the workstation clean, sanitized, and stocked.
• Comply with state, company, and department policies and regulations.
• Make drinks for servers when requested.
• Serve tables, clear tables, expedite food, and run food orders.
• Perform side‑work as directed by the Food and Beverage Supervisor or Manager.
• Work special events as needed.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Understanding of drink mixology and recipes.
• Enjoy hosting and initiating conversations to create a fun environment.
• Ability to promptly and accurately follow supervisor or manager instructions.
• Must qualify for licensing by the Ohio Lottery Commission.
• Team‑player with a guest‑first mindset.
• Ability to tolerate a high‑stimulus, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• One‑year cumulative experience as a bartender, bar back, or server, or completion of bartending school, plus a high school diploma or equivalent.
• English reading, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning ability to make quick, reasonable decisions regarding patron and team‑member interactions.
• Ability to obtain required federal, state, and local licenses and permits.
• Physical demands: regularly stand, use hands, reach, talk/hear; vision requirements include close, color, and peripheral vision.
• Work environment: very loud noise level, audio surveillance in limited areas, possible exposure to second‑hand tobacco smoke.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well‑being.
• Day‑one medical coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus (may vary by position).
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and advancement.

Pay

Starting salary: $8.00 per hour.

Schedule

Open availability required, including all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.