Adventureland Park 2027 - Bartender

Palace Entertainment • Altoona, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender provides friendly, professional service to guests at Adventureland Park. The role focuses on delivering a positive guest experience while following company policies and applicable health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations. Bartenders work in one or more food and beverage or restaurant locations throughout the park and may work indoors and outdoors. The position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and later nighttime hours.

No education is required. At least one year of bartender experience is desired but not required. Bartender/Server Certification (TIPS) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation to and from scheduled shifts.

Adventureland describes its seasonal opportunities as fun and flexible, with opportunities to cross-train and learn skills across departments. Team member perks include park admission on days off and invitations to company-sponsored events during the season.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws.
• Must have Bartender/Server Certification (TIPS) or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and later nighttime hours.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from scheduled shifts.
• Ability to comply with uniform policies.
• Must refrain from consuming alcohol while on the job.
• Safety-oriented mindset and understanding of the importance of complying with state and local beverage preparation and serving regulations.
• Exceptional customer service skills, including the ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns positively and professionally.
• Ability to engage positively with guests to promote sales and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to follow direction, multitask, and work both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on one’s feet for most of the workday.
• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above the shoulders.
• Ability to remain sedentary for periods while using a computer or POS.
• Ability to withstand heat and humidity from food preparation equipment.
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
• Ability to consistently use hands to grasp, control, and move objects or tools.
• Ability to use step stools as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous bartender experience is highly desired but not required.
• Previous experience serving alcoholic beverages and familiarity with associated regulations would be helpful.
• Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
• Previous experience with POS technology and PCI compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Follow company policy and state and local health department, sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control requirements.
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow uniform standards.
• Present menus and promote specials and specialty house drinks.
• Check guest identification to verify the minimum legal age for alcohol consumption.
• Operate restaurant equipment, including telephones, juice machines, and soda fountains.
• Know menu items and explain how they are prepared.
• Take guest orders, communicate orders to the kitchen, and serve food and beverages.
• Check periodically that guests’ needs and expectations are being met.
• Monitor guests for potential intoxication and determine when alcohol service should stop.
• Follow bar-related TIPS safety training protocols.
• Use point-of-sale systems and registers to manage tabs, prepare checks, and record financial transactions accurately.
• Store and stock refrigerators, ice machines, cups, straws, napkins, and other service items as needed.
• Sanitize and clean service areas, bar tops, and surrounding bar areas as needed.
• Manage to-go orders and retrieve them from the kitchen as needed.
• Promptly report maintenance issues, safety hazards, and emergencies to the proper authorities.
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to cross-train and learn skills across various departments.
• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and select parks on days off.
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored host events throughout the season.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed