Part Time Bartender

Gatorland Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

GATORLAND is seeking an experienced bartender to join our bartending team. This role focuses on exceptional guest experiences, consistent drink quality, and efficient service in a busy theme park setting.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails, plus strong leadership and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in hospitality or theme park settings.
• Extensive knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails, and mocktails.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for a high-volume environment.
• Ability to maintain high service standards and guest focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Maintain high performance and service standards.
• Closely follows opening and closing procedures, ensuring a clean, well-stocked bar.
• Ensure consistency in drink preparation, presentation, and portioning.
• Assist in managing inventory and monitoring stock levels to minimize waste.
• Enforce responsible alcohol service and verify guest ages.
• Handle escalated guest concerns professionally and involve management when necessary.
• Collaborate with management on menu development, specials, and promotions.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Bartending expertise

Beverage knowledge

POS systems

Inventory management

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

GATORLAND is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer which makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status and all other characteristics protected by law. Gatorland also reasonably accommodates individuals with handicaps, disabilities and bona fide religious beliefs, GATORLAND IS A DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Reporting Relationship: Food & Beverage Manager

Work Schedule: Flexible Shift

Status: Part Time/Hourly

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Bartender to join our bartending team. This role focuses on exceptional guest experiences, consistent drink quality, and efficient service. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality with deep beverage knowledge and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests
• Maintain high performance and service standards
• Closely follows opening and closing procedures, ensuring a clean well stocked bar at all times
• Ensure consistency in drink preparation, presentation, and portioning
• Assists in managing inventory and monitoring stock levels to minimize waste
• Enforce responsible alcohol service and verify legal drinking age of every guest
• Handle escalated customer concerns or complaints professionally and involve management when necessary
• Collaborate with management on menu development, specials, and promotions
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bartender in a high volume, guest service driven atmosphere
• Extensive knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails/mocktails and bar operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Proficiency with POS systems and basic inventory management
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods in an outdoor location in both heat/humidity and cold
• Availability to work weekends, occasional night events, and holidays
• Capability to lift and carry heavy items such as kegs, cases and supply boxes

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Responsible beverage service certification
• Creative input in menu design and bar programs

Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage, plus tips, and a BONUS PROGRAM!

Education, Experience, Specialized Skills, and Knowledge Requirements

Minimum work experience includes 2 years or more of bartending in the food & beverage segment of theme park or hospitality related. Understanding of team environment and the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time and be able to communicate well with others. Days off will be granted dependent on the forecasted park occupancies and most likely will not be consistent week to week. Being in the Theme Park business, Weekends and Holidays are peak times, and unlikely to be granted as time off.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The jobholder will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as required.