Adventureland Park - Bartender

• Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner as they approach the bar 

• Protect establishment and patrons by strictly adhering to company policy as well as all state/local Health Department regulations sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies  

• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to uniform standards  

• Present menus to guests and promote specials and/or specialty house drinks 

• Check guest identification to ensure that they meet the minimum age requirement for consumption of alcoholic beverages 

• Efficiently operate restaurant equipment (e.g. telephone, juice machine, soda fountain, etc.) 

• Maintain a knowledge of the menu items and assist guests by explaining how various menu items are prepared  

• Take guest orders, communicate orders to kitchen, and serve food and beverages in a friendly and professional manner 

• Periodically check on guests to ensure all needs and expectations are being met 

• Continuously monitor guests for potential intoxication and determine when alcohol service should cease 

• Adhere to all bar related TIPS safety training protocols  

• Utilize Point of Sale (POS) and registers to accurately run tabs, prepare checks, and successfully record all financial transactions 

• Store and stock refrigerators, ice machines, cups, straws, napkins and other service items as needed  

• Sanitize and clean service areas, bar tops, and surrounding bar areas, as needed  

• Manage to-go orders and retrieve them from the kitchen, as needed 

• Promptly escalate any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or emergencies to the proper authorities 

• All other duties assigned by leadership 

Education and Experience: 

• No education requirements for this position 

• 1+ years of previous bartender experience highly desired but not required 

• Previous experience with alcoholic beverage serving and associated regulations would be helpful 

• Must be Bartender/Server Certified (TIPS) or become so within 30 days of hire. 

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus. 

Requirements:   

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws 

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays 

• Ability to work until later hours of the night 

• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift 

• Ability to comply with all uniform policies 

• Ability to refrain from on-the-job consumption of alcohol 

• Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all state, and local beverage preparation and serving regulations 

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner 

• Ability to positively engage with guests to promote sales and customer satisfaction 

• Previous experience with Point of Sale (POS) technology and PCI compliance a plus 

• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday 

• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders 

• Ability to remain sedentary for periods of time, while using a computer or POS 

• Ability to withstand heat and humidity from food preparation equipment 

• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 40 pounds or more 

• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, move objects/tools 

• Ability to use step stools, as needed 

Working Conditions: 

• This role will be based in one or more F&B and/or restaurant locations throughout the park, with exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments 

• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions 

• Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, and heavily populated environments 

• Subject to frequent handling of cleaning chemicals and detergents  

• Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities 

Adventureland Perks & Benefits:  

• Flexible schedule     

• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments     

• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and select parks on your days off     

• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored host events throughout the season     
        

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