2026 Bartender

Carowinds; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Carowinds admission

Free tickets for friends and family

10% discounts on food

20% discounts on merchandise

Associate events

Job summary

Carowinds is seeking friendly bar associates in Gastonia to mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and keep stands clean and stocked. You will greet guests, follow drink recipes, handle payments, and maintain inventory while upholding safety standards.

This role offers flexible hours, a welcoming team, and perks including free park admission for you and family, and employee discounts on food and merchandise. Applicants must be 21+ and able to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Love helping guests and supporting fellow associates.
• Good judgement and commitment to safety.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Passion and excitement about Carowinds.
• Availability for weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bar operations including mixing, serving, and following drink recipes.
• Take payments and make change for food and beverage items.
• Maintain stock levels of liquor, beer, and wine.
• Keep service stands clean and stocked, greet guests, answer questions, and resolve complaints.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Sales ability

Multitasking

Job description

Assist in various functions of the bar such as mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and keeping all service stands clean and stocked.

• Serves draft beer and alcoholic beverages.
• Follow drink recipes and guidelines for correct pour allowance.
• Take proper payment and make change for food and beverage items using a cash register.
• Maintain proper stock levels of liquor, beer, and wine.
• Greet, answer questions, ensure quality service, and resolve complaints for guests.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• FREE admission to Carowinds and other parks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
• Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
• Exclusive associate-only events!

Positions are currently available for those who are 21 or older.

Overview

$10 / hour

Responsibilities

We are here to make people happy!! Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime! They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• You!
• People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
• Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
• Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.