Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $9.00 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Colonial Downs Group (CDG) is a premier entertainment company owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated, featuring several notable brands across Virginia such as Colonial Downs Racetrack, Rosie's Gaming Emporium, Rosie's Game Room, Roseshire Gaming Parlor, and Virginia Horseplay. The company is widely recognized for providing exceptional gaming and racing experiences to its guests. CDG represents a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation. The organization's commitment to diversity as a mindset drives their pursuit of excellence, fostering a workplace environment where unique perspectives are celebrated and teamwork is paramount. Employees at CDG enjoy a working atmosphere that encourages learning, growth, and a mutual respect of ideas to collectively advance the company’s vision. CDG is continuously evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers and team members, making it a dynamic and exciting place to build a career.

The Bartender role at Colonial Downs Group is vital for delivering top-notch guest services by expertly preparing cocktails and beverages for patrons and servers. This position involves taking beverage orders, verifying age requirements to ensure legal compliance, and promoting the company's various brands and products to encourage sales growth. Bartenders at CDG must follow exact recipes and specifications to maintain product quality. Responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness and visual appeal of the bar area, managing inventory and stock rotation, and responsibly serving alcohol while adhering to all regulatory standards. Mastery of the point-of-sale system is also key, as bartenders handle monetary transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy with cash and card payments. This position requires a thorough knowledge of menu items, prices, and preparation methods, along with the ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Overall, the Bartender contributes significantly to the positive experience guests have at CDG venues, making this an exciting and influential role within a company dedicated to providing superior entertainment and hospitality services. The employment type is full-time with expectations of flexible working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. A valid racing license and Serv-Safe certification are prerequisites for this position, underscoring the professional standards that CDG maintains throughout its operations.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • one to three months related experience and/or training in mixing a variety of alcoholic beverages
  • must obtain and maintain Serv-Safe certificate
  • must obtain and maintain a valid racing license

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • one to three months related experience and/or training in mixing a variety of alcoholic beverages
  • must obtain and maintain Serv-Safe certificate
  • must obtain and maintain a valid racing license
  • excellent guest service and interpersonal skills
  • excellent attention to detail
  • strong and accurate money handling skills
  • ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment
  • knowledge of sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of alcohol
  • knowledge of all bar equipment, cash register, and company beverage system as well as wines, alcohol, and mixed drinks

Job Duties

  • Takes beverage orders from guests and checks identification to verify age requirements
  • promotes brands and products to increase sales
  • prepares cocktails and beverages for guests and servers according to recipes and specifications
  • performs set up and breakdown of bar area as well as side work and projects as needed
  • maintains the appearance and cleanliness of the bar/work area in accordance with company and health department standards by arranging bottle displays, sweeping, wiping counter tops, removing trash, etc
  • assists with inventory control, stocking, and proper rotation of product
  • performs responsible alcohol service with regards to guest limitations
  • completes monetary transaction using a point-of-sale system by maintaining cash drawer, accepting cash or card for payment, returning correct change, etc
  • maintains knowledge of all menu items and prices as well as related regulations for drink preparation and storage
  • performs other related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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