Bartender

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!
 

What you get to do:
This role will create and distribute delicious and refreshing drinks and food. Combine your skills as a mixologist with your natural flair for satisfying service to deliver a one-of-a-kind guest experience. You will:

• Produce and serve bar drinks following recipe and presentation standards
• Check IDs to ensure appropriate drinking age
• Upsell premium products when appropriate
• Get to know guest preferences
• Monitor guest consumption of alcohol, following all company and state guidelines
• Answer guest questions
• Operate POS/payment register
• Keep areas clean and sanitary
• Assigned shifts and location based on business needs at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island
• Able to work indoors and in outside weather conditions (i.e., sunny, wet and/or humid conditions) ​

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of state and local beverage safety requirements
• Previous bartender experience required – two years of experience preferred
• Expertise with popular recipes such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, mojitos, etc.
• Theme park experience serving international guests highly desirable
• Background in a high-volume nightclub, bar, or restaurant a plus
• Outstanding communication, customer service and cash handling skills
• Food & Beverage Safety certifications
• Must have basic knowledge of beer, liquor and wine
• Basic food and non-alcoholic beverage knowledge

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
   

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.