The Barback is responsible for assisting the bartender while performing barback duties. Duties include providing superior guest service while interacting with guests on the casino floor, provides relief assistance to bar staff when needed, stocks beer, wine, liquor, mixers, ice and dry goods and assists with keeping the bar area clean and presentable at all times. Performs additional job duties as assigned by the department manager. Starts at $16.28/hr + tips and increases to the standard rate of $16.81/hr + tips at successful completion of 90-day orientation period.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Bartending School (preferred)

Experience & Requirements:

• Must have one year of food and beverage experience
• Must have the ability to work well with guests and co-workers
• Must have good communication skills
• Additional education or related experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of this position

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have the mobility to climb stairs on a routine basis
• Must be able to tolerate a smoke-filled environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment illegal drug screen
• Upon offer must obtain Class IIIB Gaming License ($155 - 200)
• Must be able to work all scheduled shifts to include day, swing, graveyard and holidays

Must be able to obtain a Class IIIB license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. The Emerald Queen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino.

About Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel:

Emerald Queen Casino at Fife is a popular local spot as well as a favorite concert and entertainment destination in the Pacific Northwest region. Amenities at EQC Fife include over 2,300 slots, 103 hotel rooms, and a voluminous 25,000 square foot multi-purpose event space and ballroom.Just three miles south of Fife, in the city of Tacoma, is the location of the second EQC property—Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma, a $400 million project that opened in June 2020. This brand-new facility boasts a Vegas-style gaming floor complete with over 2,100 slots, more than 60 table games, 155 hotel rooms and suites, six dining venues, and a 250-seat sports bar.EQC Tacoma features traditional and contemporary Coast Salish artwork and architectural elements designed by Puyallup tribal members. Keeping the environment in mind, building elements using recycled materials and architecture designed to meet or beat the State’s energy code requirements were thoughtfully executed during construction.EQC Tacoma is also the home of the Emerald Queen Event Center, a state-of-the-art indoor event space with stadium seating capacity for 1800+ concert-goers.

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