On-Call Bartender - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Internal Career Site • Keystone, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Bartender provides guest service at banquets by mixing cocktails, pouring draft beverages, and decanting wine to deliver the best taste. The role is on-call/intermittent at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, with work scheduled as needed and dates beginning in November 2026. Pay is $16.25 per hour, with eligibility for a portion of the service charge. Employee housing is not available.

The position involves preparing and serving food and beverages when applicable, processing payments, maintaining stocked and clean service areas, and following service standards, alcohol policies, and applicable regulations. Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services to eligible employees; eligibility details are available through the employer. Other listed employee offerings include retail, lodging, and travel discounts, planned employee trips and activities, and a $350 referral bonus program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required; workshops will be provided for those who are 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 quickly absorb substantial information about service procedures and beverage and food menus, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation.
• Able to meet the stated physical requirements: constantly stand, walk, handle, reach, and lift or carry up to 20 pounds; 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

• Provide excellent guest service efficiently.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Accurately record and enter food and beverage items, as applicable.
• Produce, pick up, garnish, and promptly serve food and beverages to guests.
• Collect and process forms of payment and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maximize sales using menu and beverage knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.
• Motivate and educate staff in up-selling and wine salesmanship.
• Meet established beverage service standards.
• 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; details are available from the employer.
• Eligible for a portion of the service charge.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed