Bartender - 2026

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cruise

Referral program

Lifetime experience

Rewards & Incentives

Community service

Employee activities

Professional growth

Job summary

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line is seeking a Bartender for seasonal work aboard our rail services, with responsibilities in cocktail preparation and guest hospitality. You will enter POS data, take orders, and ensure top-tier service on board the train.

Requirements include one year of beverage service experience, Alaska Food Handler’s Card, Alaska Alcohol Safety Card, and the ability to pass a background check. Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in cocktail beverage presentation, customer service, or serving.
• Ability to obtain an Alaska Food Handler’s Card.
• Must have Alaska Alcohol Safety Card.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Minimum age 18 to serve alcohol in Alaska.
• 18+ to reside in company housing, where available.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Prepare entry-level to moderately complex cocktails and other beverages.
• Enter retail, food, and beverage items into the POS system.
• Take orders and deliver them to guests on board.
• Process guest payments and prepare accounting reports.
• Answer customer, employee, and management queries while upholding service standards.
• Work with the Dome partner to provide narration and information on retail items.

Skills

POS proficiency

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Alcohol service

Education

Alaska Food Handler’s Card

Alaska Alcohol Safety Card

Job description

Bartender - 2026

Department: Food and Beverage

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Rail Services

Description

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.

Bartending on the train is much more than fixing cocktails; you have the opportunity to enhance our guest’s experience along their journey in our double-decker glass-dome rail cars! As a part of this team, you will give information while catering to the guests’ food and beverage needs. You will play an integral role in ensuring our guests have a fantastic rail experience by providing outstanding hospitality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of entry-level to moderately complex food and beverage preparation tasks; a large portion of tasks revolve around the preparation of cocktails for guests on board.


• Regular entry of retail, food, and beverage items into the point of sales (POS) system.


• Take orders and deliver them to guests on board the train.


• Process guest payments and prepare reports needed for accounting personnel.


• Answer customer, employee, and management queries, while upholding our high service standards.


• Work closely with Dome partner to fill in as needed with narration and/or information on retail items.

REQUIREMENTS

• One year of experience in positions involving cocktail beverage presentation, customer service, or serving.


• Must have or the ability to obtain an Alaska Food Handler’s Card.


• Must have a valid alcohol safety card for the State of Alaska.


• Must pass a pre-employment background check.


• Minimum age of 18 years required to serve alcohol in the State of Alaska.


• Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.


• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in the use of computerized point of sales (POS) systems.


• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.


• Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards.


• Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

BENEFITS

• Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON!


• Reward for Referral Program


• Experience – Of a lifetime!


• Rewards & Incentives


• Community Service


• Employee Activities


• Professional Growth

HAP Alaska Yukon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.