Job Description

TITLE:

Bar Porter

LAST UPDATED:

September 29, 2026

DIVISION:

Guest Services

DEPARTMENT:

The Zone

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

COMP LEVEL:

5

Summary: As a Bar Porter, you will assist and support the bartenders, beverage stations, bib room, coolers, liquor room, and inventory, maintaining stock of all alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, fruit, and other bar equipment. They set up and break down the bars and are responsible for cleanliness and maintaining a safe working environment.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by this position. Employee(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide necessary support through the restocking of the bar and beverage stations including glassware, fruit garnishes, bar mixes, cleaning supplies, straws, alcoholic beverages, and napkins.
• Maintain all bottle and keg beer pars during and after the shift.
• Carries dirty dishes to the dishwashing area and ensures empty tubs are available.
• Responsible for assisting with the breakdown of the bar at close.
• Maintains sanitation, including counters, floor, walls, sink, carts, and beverage service units.
• Assists bartenders and waitstaff as needed by running food, filling cups and glasses, filling condiments, or similar duties.
• Assists in bar inventories.
• Assists in cleanliness and organization of bar and storage areas.
• Able to assist bartender with pouring drinks and train as a bartender.
• Responsible for changing out bibs and keeping bib rooms in order.
• Restock and refill liquor trees.
• May brew coffee, stock and fill beverage containers, condiments, and ice bins.
• Assist in putting away stock orders.
• Responsible for ordering and fulfilling orders through our inventory system (EATEC) for assigned areas.
• Support The Zone’s sports bar atmosphere by creating positive interactions that enhance the guest experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Spirit Mountain Standards:

• Delivers Spirit Mountain’s Spirit Of Excellence by consistently modeling attitudes and behaviors in alignment with SMGI’s Pride Values, Brand Promise, and Business Vision.
• Learns, comprehends, and complies with all Company and departmental policies and procedures, MICS, gaming regulations, and Title 31 Regulation requirements.
• Follows all Corporate and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains a culture of hospitality and excellence by acting as an ambassador for Spirit Mountain Casino, providing personalized service that makes the guest feel welcomed, invited, and appreciated.
• Follow all Corporate and departmental safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for guests and Team Members alike.

Required Knowledge of:

• Techniques and methods used in basic food service cleaning procedures.
• Safety precautions as they pertain to basic food service cleaning procedures.
• Principles, practices, and processes of food and beverage preparation and delivery.
• Principles, practices, and processes of safe food handling.
• Responsible alcohol service as outlined in OLCC alcohol service training.
• Computer hardware and software applications.
• Follows all Corporate and departmental safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for guests and Team Members alike.

Required Skills in:

• Determining the difference between clean and dirty dishes and areas.
• Performing cleaning techniques.
• Communicating both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Must possess good communication skills with co- workers, managers, and guests.
• Must be able to work standing for long periods of time.
• Exceptional guest service skills.
• Monitoring and providing guest service.
• Operating computer hardware and software applications.
• Multitasking and time management
• Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining professionalism.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of food service, inventory, or merchandise receiving work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Low security gaming license issued by the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission.
• State of Oregon Food Handler’s Certificate.
• State of Oregon Liquor Control Commission Server’s Permit
• Must be at least 21yrs of age.
• Due to the nature of the interactions with other employees and the public we serve, employees may be required to provide documentation of, or receive, certain health vaccinations.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in a food service environment, with routine exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or tobacco smoke, and occasional exposure to extreme cold or heat and potentially toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Subject to high levels of noise.
• Work is subject to frequent standing and walking, with occasional sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing, pulling, and maneuvering 50 to 250 pounds.
• Work is subject to frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes a personal computer, standard office equipment, box knife, cardboard crusher, and tools and equipment normally used in cleaning and maintaining food and beverage areas such as liquor dispense system, kitchen display/ticket system, coffee urns, push carts, trays, bus tubs, utensils and serving plates, telephone, audio/video equipment, hand truck, CO2 tanks, kegs, keg taps, and two-way radio.