Bartender
Shake, Pour, Serve – Your American Summer Starts Behind the Bar
Imagine spending your summer in Wisconsin Dells, the self-proclaimed Waterpark Capital of the World, where the days are long, the music is loud and the patio is always full. Dells Resorts: Hot Rocks is looking for energetic Work & Travel USA students to join the team as Bartenders for the Summer to Fall season. If you love people, fast-paced environments and the sound of a shaker in your hands, this is the job for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing and serving classic cocktails, beers, wines and soft drinks for resort guests
- Greeting guests with a smile, taking drink and food orders, and making recommendations
- Keeping the bar area clean, stocked and Instagram-ready at all times
- Handling cash and card payments accurately and operating the POS system
- Checking IDs and following all Wisconsin responsible-service laws
- Restocking glassware, garnishes, ice and supplies; assisting servers during busy shifts
- Working as part of an international team of students and local staff
Position Details
- Employer: Dells Resorts: Hot Rocks
- Position: Bartender
- Location: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
- Industry: Hospitality
- Pay: $12.00 per hour + TIPS
- Hours: approx. 40 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
Why Wisconsin Dells?
Wisconsin Dells is one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations in the United States for a reason. With more than 20 waterparks, thrilling amusement rides, boat tours through the stunning sandstone gorges of the Wisconsin River, mini golf, zip lines and a nightlife built for young people, there is never a boring day off. Thousands of international students spend their summer here every year, which means an instant social circle, beach barbecues, road trips to Chicago and Milwaukee, and friendships that last long after the season ends.
Perks & Benefits
- Cash tips on top of your hourly wage – bartenders in the Dells can significantly boost their earnings
- Full-time hours with the possibility of overtime during peak weeks
- Valuable international hospitality experience for your CV
- Real-world English practice with American guests every single shift
- A huge community of Work & Travel students in one small, walkable resort town
- Training provided – no professional bartending diploma required
What We’re Looking For
- University student aged 18–25 participating in the Work & Travel USA program
- Minimum age 21 may be required to serve alcohol in Wisconsin – please confirm eligibility
- Good conversational English and confident communication skills
- Outgoing, friendly personality with a genuine service attitude
- Ability to work on your feet, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Reliable, punctual and a great team player
- Previous bar, café or restaurant experience is a plus but not mandatory
Ready to spend your summer pouring drinks, making friends and earning great money in the American Midwest? Apply now for the Bartender position at Dells Resorts: Hot Rocks – positions are limited and fill quickly!
About Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells is the self-styled Waterpark Capital of the World, with resorts, rivers and attractions. Students enjoy abundant jobs in waterparks, hotels and restaurants in a lively summer town.
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