COTALAND Bartender - Tipped

Circuit of The Americas; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary park admission

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Fun, team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) invites applications for a COTALAND Bartender to join our fast-paced, guest-focused team at the theme park venue. You will help maintain a clean, safe bar environment and craft beverages to meet guest preferences during peak events and daily operations.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. The role offers starting pay with tips and includes benefits such as complimentary park admission and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of bar area and glassware.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and customer preferences.
• Provide friendly, attentive service and engage with guests professionally.
• Check customer identification and ensure compliance with alcohol service laws.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
• Monitor guest behavior and promote a safe, enjoyable environment.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Cleanliness & safety

Dependable & punctual

Team-oriented

Follow instructions

Job description

COTALAND BARTENDER

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters.

Description

The Bartender at COTALAND plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe and organized bar environment. We’re looking for skilled and personable bartenders to join our team and help create memorable experiences for our guests. This position ensures sanitation standards are met so our Food & Beverage teams can deliver an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced theme park setting.

Why Work at COTALAND?

Working at COTALAND means being part of a team where every role matters because every interaction matters.

• Learn new skills through hands-on training.
• Work alongside teammates who support one another.
• Create memorable experiences for guests every day.
• Build confidence and develop skills that will benefit you long after your time at COTALAND.

Whether this is your first job, a seasonal opportunity, or the next step in your career, you'll become part of a team committed to creating something special every day.

Committed

We are invested in creating memorable guest experiences and take pride in the work we do.

Reliable

We show up prepared, adapt to changing situations, and can be counted on by our teammates.

Excellence

We do the right thing, continuously improve, and take pride in delivering our very best.

Wins Together

We know that great guest experiences happen when we support one another and succeed as one team.

Requirements & Essential Functions

• Clean, sanitize, and properly store all bar tools and glassware
• Maintain cleanliness of all back-of-house areas including service wells, prep areas, walk-ins, storage rooms, floors, walls, and drains
• Assist in removal of trash, recycling, and compost throughout shifts to maintain a safe work environment
• Support daily opening, operating, and closing procedures
• Follow all health department regulations, food safety guidelines, TABC guidelines and COTALAND policies
• Maintain awareness of safety in a high-energy, high-guest-volume environment
• Communicate any equipment issues, supply shortages, or safety concerns to leadership
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and customer preferences
• Provide friendly, attentive service and engage with guests in a professional manner
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area
• Check customer identification and ensure compliance with all alcohol service laws
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth service during busy shifts
• Monitor guest behavior and promote a safe, enjoyable environment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and safety
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Ability to follow instructions and work well with others

Required Qualifications

• Previous high volume bartending experience is preferred, but not required, training is provided.
• Basic understanding of wine, beer and spirits.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• TABC certification

Pay & Benefits

Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour + Tips

Eligible Crew Members May Enjoy Benefits Including

• Complimentary park admission
• Employee discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• A fun, team-oriented work environment

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Physical Demand & Work Environments

• Ability to stand, sit, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.