
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $16.30
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with Company Match
vacation
Paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
On-site Meal discounts
Discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel
Opportunity for growth and advancement
Job Description
TravelCenters of America (TA) is a premier travel services provider, serving millions of professional truck drivers and motorists across the United States for over 50 years. TA operates a vast network of travel centers that provide fuel, food, truck maintenance, and essential services designed to meet the needs of travelers on the road. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company is driven by a dedicated team that focuses on expanding its travel center footprint while embracing advanced technologies and pioneering sustainable energy initiatives. TA prides itself on creating a work environment where every team member feels valued as a stakeholder, fostering opportunities for career growth, collaboration, and innovation. This commitment to excellence enables TA to continuously deliver outstanding service and convenience to its customers nationwide.
The Bartender role at TravelCenters of America is vital in ensuring the dining experience exceeds customer expectations. As a key member of the restaurant team, the Bartender's primary responsibility is to provide exceptional customer service by warmly greeting guests, efficiently taking orders, and skillfully mixing and serving drinks and food. Every bartender plays an instrumental role in enhancing the traveler’s experience, helping to ensure that each visitor leaves the establishment feeling refreshed and satisfied, ready to continue their journey. Working at TA offers a dynamic environment where employees can thrive in a fun, trusting atmosphere with a focus on delivering superior service. This role involves handling cash and POS transactions, maintaining a clean and well-stocked bar area, and adhering strictly to safety and compliance standards, including verifying customer identification for alcohol purchases.
TravelCenters of America values team players who are enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed to building rapport with both customers and colleagues. Bartenders at TA gain comprehensive knowledge of food menus and beverage offerings, ensuring they can respond to guest inquiries with confidence and accuracy. The company supports flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays to accommodate travel peak periods. The pay range for this hourly position is approximately $16.30 per hour, reflecting factors such as experience, responsibilities, and skills. Employees also benefit from a wide variety of advantages including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement programs, vacation, paid holidays, and various discounts. Joining TA means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization that is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and a culture where individuals are empowered and respected. This role is ideal for someone passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a well-established company that values both its customers and its team.
The Bartender role at TravelCenters of America is vital in ensuring the dining experience exceeds customer expectations. As a key member of the restaurant team, the Bartender's primary responsibility is to provide exceptional customer service by warmly greeting guests, efficiently taking orders, and skillfully mixing and serving drinks and food. Every bartender plays an instrumental role in enhancing the traveler’s experience, helping to ensure that each visitor leaves the establishment feeling refreshed and satisfied, ready to continue their journey. Working at TA offers a dynamic environment where employees can thrive in a fun, trusting atmosphere with a focus on delivering superior service. This role involves handling cash and POS transactions, maintaining a clean and well-stocked bar area, and adhering strictly to safety and compliance standards, including verifying customer identification for alcohol purchases.
TravelCenters of America values team players who are enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed to building rapport with both customers and colleagues. Bartenders at TA gain comprehensive knowledge of food menus and beverage offerings, ensuring they can respond to guest inquiries with confidence and accuracy. The company supports flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays to accommodate travel peak periods. The pay range for this hourly position is approximately $16.30 per hour, reflecting factors such as experience, responsibilities, and skills. Employees also benefit from a wide variety of advantages including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement programs, vacation, paid holidays, and various discounts. Joining TA means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization that is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and a culture where individuals are empowered and respected. This role is ideal for someone passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a well-established company that values both its customers and its team.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of previous bartending experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Knowledge of state liquor requirements
- Basic computer/POS knowledge and cash handling experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of previous bartending experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Knowledge of state liquor requirements
- Basic computer/POS knowledge and cash handling experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays
Job Duties
- Serve each customer courteously, quickly and efficiently with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude
- Process transactions of customers on a point-of-sale (POS) register
- maintain a clean, well-stocked food and beverage area
- clean and stock merchandise
- Greet and communicate with guests, take orders, serve drinks/food
- Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards
- Check identification of guests who appear to be under the age of 27 to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
- Ensure bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests
- keep bar area clean and neat
- Prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of food menu and maintain a complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections available
- Balance all receipts
- receive and maintain proper cash accountability in cash register for shift
- check out register and prepare shift report
- complete cash transactions accurately
- balance bank at end of shift
- Perform drop and count procedures in accordance with company regulations and departmental policies
- Know and follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations
- Prioritize work according to management's needs and establish strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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