On-Call Bartender - Mount Rushmore National Memorial at Xanterra Travel Collection, KEYSTONE, SD
On-Call Bartender - Mount Rushmore National Memorial at Xanterra Travel Collection in KEYSTONE, SD. $16.25 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.
[Food and Beverage]
Overview
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial!
Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee.
We’re hiring for an On-Call Banquet Bartender !
Job Summary:
The Banquet Bartender position is responsible for providing great guest service by mixing quality cocktails, pouring a proper draft, and decanting wine to achieve the best taste during banquets.
The Details:
Position Type: On-call/Intermittent
Dates: November 2026
Pay: $16.25/hour; eligible for portion of service charge
Schedule: As needed
No employee housing available
Life in Mount Rushmore
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- Planned employee trips and activities
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
Benefits:
- Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
- Follow all policies, procedures and service standards.
- Accurately record and enter all food (where applicable) and beverage items; produce, pick up, garnish and serve food and beverages promptly to guests; collect and process forms of payment; ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.
- Maximize sale by using menu and beverage knowledge and suggestive selling techniques. Motivate and educate staff in up-selling and wine salesmanship.
- Ensure established standards of beverage service are met.
- Offer and serve alcoholic beverages while adhering to established Xanterra alcohol policies and State and local regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness of service areas. Ensure work area is orderly and properly stocked.
- Responsible for collecting accurate payment from the guest and depositing the exact amount of sales.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Previous bartending experience is strongly preferred.
- Certification in the TIPS alcohol awareness program is required. Workshops will be provided if not currently certified.
- Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly: Service procedures, beverage and food menus as appropriate.
- Knowledge of brands, selections and recipes helpful.
- Knowledge of basic sanitation.
Physical Requirements include:
- Constantly: Standing, walking, handling, reaching and lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally: Sitting, reaching overhead, climbing, crawling, squatting/kneeling, lifting/carrying over 50 lbs, and pushing/pulling over 50 lbs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.