Bartender

Entertainment Places; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE park admission

Discounts on park tickets for family &

Park discounts on food/merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a bartender to create and serve drinks in a fast-paced environment at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. You will ensure guest satisfaction by crafting cocktails, handling payments, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications include 18+, high school diploma, knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor, plus experience with popular cocktails and customer service excellence. Experience with international guests is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of state beverage safety requirements.
• Two years bartender experience preferred.
• Expertise with margaritas, cosmopolitans, mojitos, etc.
• Theme park experience serving international guests highly desirable.
• Background in high-volume nightclub, bar, or restaurant a plus.
• Outstanding communication and customer service.
• Food & Beverage Safety certifications.
• Basic knowledge of beer, liquor and wine.
• Basic knowledge of food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve bar drinks following recipe and presentation standards.
• Check IDs to ensure appropriate drinking age.
• Upsell premium products when appropriate.
• Get to know guest preferences.
• Monitor guest consumption of alcohol, following all company and state guidelines.
• Answer guest questions.
• Operate cash register.
• Keep areas clean and sanitary.
• Earn guaranteed rate if not met with tips.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

Wine knowledge

Beer knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do:

This role will create and distribute delicious and refreshing drinks and food.

You will:

• Produce and serve bar drinks following recipe and presentation standards
• Check IDs to ensure appropriate drinking age
• Upsell premium products when appropriate
• Get to know guest preferences
• Monitor guest consumption of alcohol, following all company and state guidelines
• Answer guest questions
• Operate cash register
• Keep areas clean and sanitary
• Earn guaranteed rate if not met with tips

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of state and local beverage safety requirements
• Previous bartender experience required – two years of experience preferred
• Expertise with popular recipes such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, mojitos, etc.
• Theme park experience serving international guests highly desirable
• Background in a high-volume nightclub, bar, or restaurant a plus
• Outstanding communication and customer service
• Food & Beverage Safety certifications
• Must have basic knowledge of beer, liquor and wine
• Basic food and non-alcoholic beverage knowledge

The perks of the position:

Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.