On-Call Bartender - Mount Rushmore National Memorial
About The Position
The Banquet Bartender provides guest service during banquets by mixing cocktails, pouring draft beer, and decanting wine. The role includes preparing, garnishing, and serving food and beverages when applicable; processing guest payments; maintaining beverage-service standards; and keeping work areas clean and stocked. The bartender uses menu and beverage knowledge to support sales and guest satisfaction while complying with Xanterra alcohol policies and applicable state and local regulations. This is an on-call/intermittent position scheduled as needed, with work dates listed as November 2026. Pay is $16.25 per hour, with eligibility for a portion of the service charge. Employee housing is not available. The position is at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required; workshops will be provided for those not currently certified.
- Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Ability to absorb information quickly, including service procedures and beverage and food menus as appropriate.
- Knowledge of basic sanitation.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, handle, reach, and lift or carry up to 20 pounds constantly; and occasionally sit, reach overhead, climb, crawl, squat or kneel, lift or carry over 50 pounds, and push or pull over 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous bartending experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of beverage brands, selections, and recipes is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties to provide excellent guest service efficiently.
- Follow all policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Accurately record and enter food and beverage items where applicable; produce, pick up, garnish, and promptly serve food and beverages; collect and process payments; and ensure guest satisfaction.
- Maximize sales through menu and beverage knowledge and suggestive selling; motivate and educate staff in upselling and wine salesmanship.
- Ensure established beverage-service standards are met.
- Offer and serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with Xanterra alcohol policies and state and local regulations.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and properly stocked service areas.
- Collect accurate payment from guests and deposit the exact amount of sales.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retail, lodging, and travel discounts.
- Planned employee trips and activities.
- $350 referral bonus program.
- Competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees.
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