Seasonal Bartender

Description

 **Daniel Stowe Conservancy is excited to host the Chinese Lanterns Festival in the summer of 2026. The position below is a seasonal position, providing support for the festival. This seasonal role will be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled to support the Lanterns Festival spanning from mid June – late August. ** 

Position Title: Bartender

Accountability: Bartender reports to Director of Retail Operations

Job Classification: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

About: Daniel Stowe Conservancy (Stowe) inspires a love of nature and its beauty through unforgettable outdoor experiences. The nearly 400 acres of Stowe provides visitors with a chance to reconnect with nature in all seasons. The property welcomes guests to spectacular gardens, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, sparkling fountains, 8 miles of trails, a dog park and 3 distinct retail locations.

The Bartender is an integral member of the retail team and is primarily responsible for providing an excellent visitor experience by serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The Bartender will deliver superb customer service and exceed the highest quality standards in dayto-day experience. An ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, the desire and

ability to serve our guests, and excellent customer service skills so to represent the organization in the highest form.

 ** Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and some federal holidays- Daniel Stowe Conservancy will observe extended seasonal hours to support the upcoming Chinese Lantern Festival in summer 2026, and retail support will match these extended hours.** 

Responsibilities:

• Understands the importance of each guest to Stowe and drives excellence to ensure an optimal experience in every way.
• Provides a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive experience for all guests at all times.
• Creatively and effectively prepares alcohol and/or non-alcohol beverages for bar patrons.
• Provides excellent customer service, assessing requests and preferences, and serving drinks.
• Serves guests with other products and services, such as merchandise and special events.
• Provides quick and easy point-of-sale transactions for our guests and participants.
• Accurately reviews customers’ identification to confirm legal drinking age.
• Proactively restocks and replenishes bar inventory and supplies as needed.
• Actively complies with all food and beverage regulations.
• Conducts and maintains daily reports and closing procedures.
• Proudly maintains a professional work area, while always ensuring a professional presentation to the public.
• Develops and maintains broad knowledge of Stowe and able to answer various and broad reaching questions.
• Exemplifies Stowe's Mission Statement and supports staff, departments, and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our values.

Requirements

• Exhibits a passion for the mission of Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Successfully pass a standard background review.
• Must obtain the ABC Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Training and Certificate before first shift executing the responsibilities of this position.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and federal holidays.
• Must be willing to wear a uniform and work outside.
• Must be willing to serve all guests equally regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
• Physical Requirements: Regular standing and walking. Frequent carrying up to 40 pounds, bending, lifting, grasping and pushing.

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma and 1 year experience as a bartender.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse audience.
• Ability to deal with problems and questions in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.

Daniel Stowe Conservancy Core Values:

• We are a team of passionate individuals who support each other with respect and empathy.
• We are a collaborative workplace where all voices are valued through intentional communication.
• We are committed to growth through learning, creativity, and innovation.
• We are responsible stewards of our natural, human, and financial resources.

Daniel Stowe Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.