On-Call Bartender - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Xanterra; South Dakota; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

$350 Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Mount Rushmore National Memorial’s Food & Beverage team is hiring an On-Call Banquet Bartender. You’ll mix cocktails, pour drafts and wine during banquets, delivering guest-focused service in an iconic setting.

This on-call/intermittent role pays $16.25 per hour, eligible for a portion of the service charge. Dates: November 2026. Schedule as needed; no employee housing provided. Must be 21+, with TIPS certification and bartending experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• TIPS certification required.
• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service by mixing quality cocktails and pouring drinks for banquets.
• Record and enter beverage items; serve promptly and process payments.
• Maximize sales using menu knowledge and up-selling techniques.
• Maintain beverage service standards and comply with policies and laws.
• Keep service areas clean, organized and stocked.
• Follow all policies and procedures and assist as needed.

Skills

Bartending experience

TIPS certification

Guest service

Communication

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial!

Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee.

We’re hiring for an On-Call Banquet Bartender!

Job Summary:
The Banquet Bartender position is responsible for providing great guest service by mixing quality cocktails, pouring a proper draft, and decanting wine to achieve the best taste during banquets.

The Details:
Position Type: On-call/Intermittent
Dates: November 2026
Pay: $16.25/hour; eligible for portion of service charge

Schedule: As needed

No employee housing available

Life in Mount Rushmore

• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Benefits:

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
• Follow all policies, procedures and service standards.
• Accurately record and enter all food (where applicable) and beverage items; produce, pick up, garnish and serve food and beverages promptly to guests; collect and process forms of payment; ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.
• Maximize sale by using menu and beverage knowledge and suggestive selling techniques. Motivate and educate staff in up-selling and wine salesmanship.
• Ensure established standards of beverage service are met.
• Offer and serve alcoholic beverages while adhering to established Xanterra alcohol policies and State and local regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of service areas. Ensure work area is orderly and properly stocked.
• Responsible for collecting accurate payment from the guest and depositing the exact amount of sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Previous bartending experience is strongly preferred.
• Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required. Workshops will be provided if not currently certified.
• Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly: Service procedures, beverage and food menus as appropriate.
• Knowledge of brands, selections and recipes helpful.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation.

Physical Requirements include:

• Constantly: Standing, walking, handling, reaching and lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally: Sitting, reaching overhead, climbing, crawling, squatting/kneeling, lifting/carrying over 50 lbs, and pushing/pulling over 50 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.