Bartender (Interim)

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1/5/2027 (11:59 PM ET)

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Bartender (Interim)

Pay Grade 09

Salary

$13.76 - $20.64 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS | MAXIMUM ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

Location Varies

Description

Come join the Nation's Finest! At the Kentucky Department of Parks, we need vibrant, enthusiastic Bartenders who love connecting with people and are passionate about creating scratch-made, unique cocktails and other fresh beverages for our guests!

FUN THOUGHT: People who wonder whether the glass is half-full or half-empty are missing the point – remind them that they can always order a refill!

We are looking for energetic and courteous Bartenders, who will jump on board with our goals of providing pleasant and memorable experiences for all our guests. Kentucky State Parks hire seasonal Bartender positions during Parks’ peak season from March through December each year.

As a seasonal (interim) Bartender, you will be eligible for paid leave and paid holidays. Other perks include tons of employee discounts!

Our Bartenders prepare and serve adult beverages and food to guests at State Parks – and perform other duties

including the following:

• Sets up lounge area for guests, mixes drinks, serves drinks and food, and cleans up lounge area.
• Prepares guest checks and collects payments from guests.
• Checks food to assure that appearance, temperature and portions are correct for guests.
• Completes liquor requisitions and supply lists.
• Performs prep work including cleaning and stocking the lounge area, preparing garnishes, glassware and mixers.
• Maintains the dining and lounge areas in compliance with all safety, food and health department requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

You may be required to work overtime or alternate work schedules, lift heavy objects, work on your feet for extended periods, and frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology.

Salary listed is an hourly rate (plus any tips earned).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have one year of experience in food service operations.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be eighteen years of age. Must obtain S.T.A.R. (Server Training in Alcohol Regulations) certification from the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within 90 days of employment. Must complete the Department of Parks alcohol training before serving alcohol. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact The Park's business office at the park where you'd like to work at https://parks.ky.gov/contact-us.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D