Adventureland Park - J1 Student Bartender

About this role

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. 

We are currently looking for a:   Adventureland Park - J1 Student Bartender

Roles & Responsibilities:  

The Bartender will instill a customer service focused attitude and a commitment to ensuring the highest standard of service to provide a positive guest experience.  

Team member benefits:  

• 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   o perate   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   m onitor   guest s   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   4 0   pounds or more  

• Ability to c onsistently 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  

Working   at   Adventureland   is about making people happy!   It’s   about being independent and having fun, making new   friends   and earning extra money while doing so. As   a   Adventureland   h ost , you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that   serves up   ta

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