Bartender
General information
Job duties
- Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent customer service throughout their visit.
- Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and standards.
- Take drink orders from guests, listen to their preferences, and recommend drink specials or new items.
- Ensure all drinks are prepared and served in a timely manner, maintaining the highest level of quality and presentation.
- Check identification to verify that guests are of legal drinking age, following all alcohol-related regulations and guidelines.
- Monitor guests' alcohol consumption and behavior to ensure a safe and responsible drinking environment.
- Keep the bar area clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies (glassware, garnishes, napkins, etc.).
- Clean and sanitize bar equipment, counters, and surfaces during and after each shift, maintaining health and safety standards.
- Process payments for drinks and handle cash, credit, or debit transactions accurately.
- Stock and restock alcohol, mixers, garnishes, and other bar supplies as needed throughout the shift.
- Communicate effectively with servers and other bar staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations, including proper alcohol storage and handling.
- Engage with guests to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere at the bar.
- Assist with opening and closing duties, including preparing the bar for service and cleaning at the end of the shift.
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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
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!
Why choose Dells Resorts: Hot Rocks
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.
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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