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Derby City Gaming & Hotel

4520 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40213

Casino & Hotel
Managed By Churchill Downs Inc.
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Full-Time

Description

COME JOIN THE FUN! Work in our state-of-the-art gaming facility, providing all guests and fellow Team Members with Derby City Gaming’s Core Values: Respect, Commitment, and Guest Service!

*Existing Team Members can earn a bonus for referring New Team Members!

Depending on Full- or Part-Time status, company benefits include:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k (with company match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • A Variety of Team Member Discounts (Ford Affiliate Program, Verizon, AT&T, TicketsAtWork, Skechers, Sherwin Williams, Meal Discounts, Free Parking and more!)
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Team Member Recognition Program
  • Free Uniforms and Discounted Dry-Cleaning Services
  • Round-Table Lunches with Company President
  • Fun Team Member Events
  • Company-Sponsored Volunteer Opportunities
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
  • Creates and ensures a fun-filled, entertaining and exciting environment where the flawless delivery and execution of service excellence are paramount.
  • Prepares food as directed by the Chef or Shift Leader to the specifications of recipes and standards.
  • Follows standardized recipes and/or presentation procedures to specific detail.
  • Assist in the preparation of all pantry and hot line items for daily service.
  • Properly stores and labels all food products.
  • Able to perform related duties in any or for station or outlet assigned.
  • Assists with daily specials.
  • Meets or exceeds industry standards for preparation, serving, and storing of food.
  • Ensures that the working area is clean and sanitary in accordance with Local, State. and Federal Health Department codes.
  • Promotes outstanding guest relations.
  • Promotes honesty and trust among the team.
  • Performs all other duties assigned.
Standards Of Performance
  • Abilities demonstrated in handling the banquets and food outlet effectiveness.
  • Be in constant communication with BOH Team Members.
  • Maintaining interpersonal working relationship among all personnel.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
Education, Tr AI Ning, And Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalence.
  • One-year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge is preferred.
  • Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required.
  • Ability to obtain a valid Racing License Racing License. (Company will provide application)
Physical Demands

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 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 Team Member may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. 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 the functioning of machines.

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Posted April 5, 2024

Derby City Gaming & Hotel

Derby City Gaming is located on Poplar Level Rd. in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the only licensed gaming facility in the state. The 85,000 square foot, $65 million-dollar facility features over 1,200 historical racing machines, with 70+ themes, on the 45,000 square foot gaming and entertainment floor. It also features a123-room hotel, Chophouse, Bourbon bar and a Sports Bar.

The adjoining five-story hotel tower features 123 rooms with 108 standard guest rooms, 14 corner suites and a VIP suite. The Derby City Gaming hotel enables guests to take advantage of unique hospitality and Kentucky Derby ticket pairing options.

Food & beverage venues include Oliver's Chophouse, a classic steakhouse featuring the finest steaks and seafood, and the Bourbon bar which offers an extensive selection of bourbons and wines. Guests also enjoy two casual dining areas, which include classic diner-style comfort foods at Lil’ Wagner’s and Railbirds Hot Chicken Restaurant. 

The Center Sports Bar is a horse racing simulcast wagering area with seating for 50, where players watch all the big games on fourteen 85’’ TV's, enjoy live bands on stage, as well as craft beers and specialty cocktails.

Derby City Gaming & Hotel is committed to elevating the entertainment experiences Louisville has to offer and ensure KY’s signature horse racing industry continues to thrive.

Derby City Gaming Downtown is now also open and features a 44,000 sq. ft. historical racing machine entertainment venue with close to 500 machines on a non-smoking gaming floor, with an open-air smoking and gaming patio, as well as three lively bars & lounges, live entertainment, sports wagering, and a gift shop.

We offer great pay, exciting career opportunities and exceptional employee benefits:

  • 401k (with up to 5% company match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount)
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Complimentary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Complimentary Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company-Sponsored Volunteer Opportunities
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Team Member Recognition Program
  • Promotions, additional opportunities and the chance for further professional development are also available.
  • And More!


Opportunities for advancement abound!
Our parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. CDI owns and operates three pari-mutuel gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines in Kentucky. 

It also owns and operates TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing, sports and iGaming in the U.S., as well as seven retail sportsbooks. 

CDI is also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games.