Topgolf | Bartender

Bartender

Topgolf is where golf meets a great time. We're a high-energy sports entertainment venue where every shift is different, every guest brings their own energy, and the people who work here make it all happen. If you're looking for a place to grow, have fun, and be part of something bigger than a job description, you're in the right place.

The Role

The Bartender is the anchor of Topgolf's bar experience executing every order with speed and precision, keeping the bar clean and well-stocked, and delivering the kind of warm, attentive service that turns first-time guests into regulars. This role requires deep knowledge of spirits and mixology, responsible alcohol service, and the kind of genuine hospitality that makes guests come back.

This role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with availability to work during peak periods, special events, and high-volume seasons.

What You Will Do

Craft the Experience

• Receive drink orders from guests and waitstaff and execute them accurately, quickly, and to Topgolf's service standards

• Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages with consistency and craft

• Ensure fruit garnishes and bar prep are completed before the bar opens so service is seamless from the first pour

• Upsell premium spirits, cocktails, and experiences to enhance the guest's visit and venue revenue

Own the Bar

• Maintain a clean, organized, and attractively presented bar glasses, bottles, and supplies always in their place

• Verify the legal drinking age of every guest by checking a valid photo ID before serving alcohol

• Collect payment from guests accurately, handle cash with care, and observe all rules of responsible alcohol service

• Exercise sound judgment and refuse service to any patron who is intoxicated or disruptive

Keep the Venue Running at Its Best

• Monitor bar inventory and submit orders or requisition forms for liquor, beer, and bar supplies before stock runs low

• Keep bar snacks stocked and the bar surface clean and guest-ready throughout the shift

• Communicate with kitchen and service teams to ensure food and drink delivery is seamless

• Flag any safety concerns, guest issues, or equipment problems to management immediately

• Demonstrate Topgolf's Core Values in every interaction: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring

Why You'll Love It Here

• You'll be at the center of the guest experience in one of the most high-energy entertainment venues around

• You'll earn tips on top of your hourly pay by delivering bar service guests genuinely appreciate

• You'll grow your craft in a fast, fun environment with a team that has your back

• You'll work in a place where great food, great drinks, and a great time go hand in hand

Core Competencies for Success

Being Resilient | You stay composed, professional, and guest-focused even when the bar is slammed and the orders are stacking up.

• Remains calm and professional during peak service, high-volume events, and unexpected challenges

• Recovers quickly when things go sideways and helps the team do the same

• Manages the pace and pressure of a full bar without letting it affect guest experience or team morale

• Brings the same positive energy and craft to the last order of the night as to the first

Communicates Effectively | You listen to guests, confirm orders accurately, and keep the whole bar area coordinated as one team.

• Listens to guests and waitstaff attentively and confirms orders so nothing gets missed

• Communicates clearly with kitchen and support staff to keep food and drink delivery timely and accurate

• Flags guest feedback, bar issues, or supply concerns to management promptly and directly

• Contributes to a bar environment where every team member is set up to deliver great service

Customer Focus | You know that every guest is here to have a great time, and you take that personally.

• Holds themselves accountable for the quality and consistency of every drink and interaction at their bar

• Anticipates what guests will need before they ask refills, check-ins, and more

• Understands that hospitality is the product and takes pride in delivering it at the highest level every shift

• Always looking for small ways to make a guest's visit more memorable and acts on them

Drives Results | You take ownership of the bar and bring your best every shift because guests deserve nothing less.

• Holds themselves to high standards for drink quality, bar cleanliness, and guest engagement every shift

• Manages the bar with urgency and ownership nothing gets missed, nothing gets stale

• Notices when a guest experience is slipping and steps in proactively to make it right

• Takes pride in a bar that runs well, looks clean, and puts out great drinks consistently

Qualifications

• Completion of mixology, barkeeping, or other related training required

• 1+ years of bartending or hospitality experience preferred

• Extensive knowledge of drink preparation, spirits, and responsible alcohol service

• Ability to obtain required alcohol service licenses and certifications for your location

• Ability to learn and operate cash register or point-of-sale software

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be of legal drinking age or older as required by state or local law

Physical Requirements

Let's be real this isn't your typical desk job! Here's what you'll need to do to thrive in this role:

· Ability to remain on your feet and in motion for extended periods throughout the shift, including standing, walking, and moving throughout the bar and venue floor; this role requires sustained physical stamina to deliver continuous guest service throughout the duration of each shift

· Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds independently, including kegs, cases of product, and bar supplies

· Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions including shaking, pouring, and handling bar equipment throughout the shift

· Ability to complete drink orders quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment

· Ability to work in varying temperature environments on a frequent basis, including areas near refrigeration equipment and outdoor or partially outdoor spaces

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a high-energy, high-volume venue environment that may include moderate to high levels of background noise

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining focus, service standards, and guest engagement under pressure

Sounds like a fit? We can't wait to meet you!

Renton's location pay rate: $21.57 + tips

Position Pay Range

Benefits: Free Play & 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform – and that's just for starters for those who qualify. View team member benefits here.