Adventureland Park 2027 - Bartender

0911 Festival Fun Parks, LLC; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free park admission

Events and host opportunities

Job summary

Adventureland Park is seeking motivated bartenders to deliver exceptional guest experiences across our food & beverage venues. You will greet guests, take orders, prepare and serve drinks, and ensure compliance with safety and alcohol-service policies.

Training is provided; opportunities to cross-train across departments exist. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and possess strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• 1+ years bartender experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at the bar in a friendly, professional manner.
• Enforce health, safety, and alcohol policies per guidelines.
• Present menus, promote specials and house drinks.
• Verify guest age for alcohol service.
• Operate bar equipment and POS to take and ring up orders.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items and assist guests accordingly.
• Check on guests to ensure satisfaction and smooth service.
• Follow all on-premise safety protocols and guidelines.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish language a plus

Education

Bartender/Server Certification (TIPS)

Tools

POS systems

PCI compliance (basic)

Job description

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.

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.

Adventureland Park 2027 - Bartender Roles & Responsibilities

• 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 escape 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.

Team member benefits

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 host, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

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

We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland.

We're not just in the attractions business; we're in the people business- and that starts with our own. Our 20,000+ hosts across North America are the heartbeat of our diverse and growing company. In keeping with our company values, we nurture a balance between work and family, strive to promote 70% from within and support each host’s efforts to develop a fulfilling and rewarding career.