Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $9.25
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Telehealth resources
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid vacation time off
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Great Wolf Lodge is a well-established family-friendly resort brand known for its indoor water parks and entertainment venues across North America. The company combines lodging, dining, and entertainment to provide a unique vacation experience focused on creating lasting memories for families and guests of all ages. With a commitment to exceptional guest service and a fun, safe environment, Great Wolf Lodge emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere as well as professional growth opportunities for its employees. The resort operates at a high standard, offering numerous amenities, including bars and dining options, to enhance guest satisfaction.

The role of Bartender at Great Wolf Lodge is a dynamic and customer-facing position that involves providing friendly and responsive beverage service to guests while ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience. Bartenders prepare cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, leveraging their knowledge of common beverages to suggest options tailored to guests’ tastes. This position also requires monitoring inventory levels, maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the bar area, ensuring compliance with legal regulations regarding alcohol service, and operating cash registers and POS systems accurately. Great Wolf Lodge offers flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts to accommodate various lifestyles.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking to grow their careers in hospitality, as Great Wolf Lodge provides extensive cross-training opportunities, scholarships, and talent development programs. Employees gain access to Great Wolf University for ongoing training in operational, functional, and leadership skills. The company’s inclusive culture fosters diversity and recognizes the unique contributions of each team member while promoting holistic well-being through wellness programs and employee support initiatives. With competitive pay starting at $9.25 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, this bartender position offers a career path filled with learning, reward, and engagement in a vibrant resort environment.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands
  • Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
  • Able to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Able to bend, stretch, and twist
  • Able to stand for long periods of time

Job Qualifications

  • Previous bartending training and/or experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Understanding of sanitation-related issues
  • Knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure clean beverage preparation environment
  • Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
  • Enthusiastic and positive energy
  • Multi-tasking ability

Job Duties

  • Serves customers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, cocktails, juices
  • Prepares garnishes and mixes drinks for guests according to recipes
  • Assess customer needs and preferences and make recommendations
  • Maintain attractive and orderly appearance of bar area through arrangement of bottles and glassware
  • Ensure bar area adheres to highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
  • Prepares, cleans, and maintains draught beer equipment
  • Responsible for ensuring a safe and secure bar area by enforcing standards and procedures for alcohol consumption
  • Monitor customers' alcohol consumption and refuse service and/or call for alternate transportation as necessary
  • Maintain supplies via ordering, requisitioning, or re-stocking snacks, liquors, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Enhance skillset and knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
  • stay abreast of industry trends
  • experiment with new cocktail recipes
  • Perform cash-handling functions, including point-of-sale (POS) system, registers, and daily reporting

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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