Seasonal Bartender

Bridgeport, CT

Part time

R268534

‘Tis the Season for Hiring!

Are you looking for a fun seasonal position with the opportunity to earn extra money for the holidays AND enjoy our Outfitter Discount?

Join us for our National Hiring Event:

• Wednesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 8th

• 10 am – 7 pm

• Bass Pro Shops, 1 Bass Pro Drive, Bridgeport, CT 06608 View phone number on click.appcast.io

Be prepared to interview for various positions on the spot!

Apply prior to arrival to expedite the process at careers.basspro.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bartender ensures customer and server drink orders are prepared in a timely manner according to established guidelines while maintaining bar cleanliness standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports a strong commitment to world class guest service and ensures a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience for restaurant patrons.

• Functions as location’s expert on bar systems, recipes, procedures and knowledge of liquor, wine and beer served.

• Completes all training requirements.

• Greets bar guests promptly.

• Uses suggestive selling techniques.

• Records beverage order, enters order into computer system, prepares drink in accordance to established guidelines and delivers drink to guest.

• Monitors guest’s drinks to anticipate re-order requests.

• Collects monies owed and performs guest check accountability procedures; maintains a balanced Bar drawer; performs tip declaration activities.

• Prepares and completes orders for Servers.

• Washes bar service ware; sets up, cleans, stocks and maintains bar area and bar cooler.

• Performs Server responsibilities as needed; handles ‘To Go’ and Associate food orders.

• Performs Inventory activities as scheduled.

• Understands and executes procedures for verifying guest’s ability to legally purchase and consume alcohol and knows how to prevent a guest from over indulging.

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.

• At least one year of experience working as a barista, bartender, and/or food preparation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Experience in and passion for consumer service

• Willingness to learn new skills and be a team player

• An attitude of flexibility and mindfulness about the team approach

• Delivering quality beverages consistently and according to shop standards

• Ability to handle all required tasks around handling cash register

• Learn all menus and is able to communicate all food and beverage offerings

• Clean and clear service areas

• Perform correct POS transactions, closing duties and accounting procedures as required

• Ability and desire to obey all local, state, and federal laws

• Ability to memorize and become knowledgeable of menu items

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular movement: walking, standing, bending, climbing, stooping, lifting (up to 50lbs), etc.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT :

• Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Starting Pay Rate: $12.00 - $250.00

Part Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Dental

• Vision

• Voluntary benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation

• Bass Pro Cares Fund

• And more!

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Bass Pro Shops

About Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops ( is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s ( to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group ( , offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge ( , America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”