SWT & APT Bartenders (Seasonal & Part Time)

United Parks & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment company as a Seasonal Ambassador at SeaWorld, where you'll create memorable experiences by mixing drinks and serving guests. This dynamic role requires bartending skills and provides perks like free park admission and discounts. Ideal for enthusiastic individuals eager to work in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets and passes

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveaways

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous bartender experience required; two years preferred.
• Understanding of state and local beverage safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Producing and serving bar drinks following recipes.
• Checking IDs to ensure appropriate drinking age.
• Upselling premium products and monitoring guest alcohol consumption.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Register Handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food & Beverage Safety certifications

Job description

SEASONAL POSITION

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. We've rescued over 40,000 animals and counting! Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to visitors from around the world. We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hardworking individuals to become our Ambassadors and be an important part of our team.

What you get to do

This role involves creating and serving delicious and refreshing drinks and food. Combine your skills as a mixologist with your natural flair for satisfying service to deliver a unique guest experience. Your responsibilities include:

• Producing and serving bar drinks following recipes and presentation standards
• Checking IDs to ensure appropriate drinking age
• Upselling premium products when appropriate
• Getting to know guest preferences
• Monitoring guest alcohol consumption, following all company and state guidelines
• Answering guest questions
• Operating register
• Keeping areas clean and sanitary
• Receiving a guaranteed rate if tips do not meet expectations

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 preferred
• Expertise with popular recipes such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, mojitos, etc.
• Experience serving international guests at theme parks is highly desirable
• Background in high-volume nightclubs, bars, or restaurants is a plus
• Outstanding communication, customer service, and register handling skills
• Food & Beverage Safety certifications
• 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, great teammates, and benefits such as:

• Free park admission
• Discounts on park 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.