Barback, Restaurant​/Food Service

Requisition : 2412

Location: Louisville, KY, US, 40202

Property: Derby City Gaming Downtown

Pay Range: $13.00/hr

At Derby City Gaming Downtown, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy nearly 500 of the most popular games, Fascinator Wine Bar, Trophy Bourbon & Cigars Bar, sports bar with live entertainment most weekends, and a Kentucky Derby Gift Shop.

The Barback is responsible for providing patrons with excellent service in a timely manner and properly stocking the bar as needed.

• Assist with maintenance of all bar equipment.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of bar side work and related projects.
• 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.
• Ensures and maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the bar and storage areas.
• Work with communication devices such as telephones, two‑way radio, and bulletin boards.
• Interacts and speaks with guests to maintain great guest relations and provide opportunities for loyalty to occur.
• Assist the Center Bar Manager with proper inventory controls, stocking, proper rotation of product, checking use through code dates on beer and dairy products and date labeling of fresh cut fruits.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of facility storage.
• Assist in delivering orders/ running food to maintain prompt service to guests.
• Manages the flow of finished product from the kitchen to the guest.
• Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in overall cleanliness.
• Maintains an awareness of applicable laws and operates within those guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or department manager.

• Maintains County Health District, Gaming, and Alcohol Awareness Certification.
• Multi‑task ability and able to complete all tasks with minimal supervision and show a sense of urgency no matter what the business volume.
• Works on the floor 100% of the time with a “hands‑on” mentality for guest service.
• Must be detail oriented, have a professional attitude, strong organizational and time‑management skills, and be customer‑focused.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and body language.
• Black non‑slip shoes required.

• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Some prior bar back experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a valid Racing License.

The position pays a competitive hourly rate of: $13.00/hr.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The Team Member is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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Louisville