Bartender

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Brainerd, MN 56401
• Position Type:
  Part-Time
• Salary Range: $11.41 - $15.00 Hourly
• Job Category:
  Food & Beverage

Madden's is an award-winning resort, located on more than 1,000 acres, that anticipates the wishes and desires of vacationers and offers them fantastic golf, upscale dining, lakeside spa, tennis, activity programs for children, biking, shopping, and art gallery with painting classes and almost every kind of on-the-water recreation possible in Minnesota, including fishing. Madden’s has distinguished itself by an emphasis on gracious hospitality, quality, and diversity.

Our philosophy is simply to provide the best that Minnesota has to offer. Madden’s is currently seeking Bartenders for the 2026 season.

• Set up and break down banquet bar stations according to event specifications.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages efficiently.
• Ensures compliance with applicable state liquor laws and standard operating procedures provided by the management.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and practice responsible service.
• Follow all recipes, portion controls, and service standards.
• Verify guest age and comply with all alcohol service laws.
• Communicates guest requests and concerns to the Department Manager.
• Performs opening and closing duties which include, but are not limited to: inventory, cash control and cleaning.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar throughout events.
• Accountable for checks and cash transactions, drink tickets and POS systems as required.
• Utilizes Point of Sales System.
• Reviews banquet or dining room schedule for changes, calendar of events, and special events.
• Assist with inventory counts and restocking after events.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Reliable attendance.

• Good multi-tasking skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-volume settings
• Provide friendly, professional service to guests
• Great time management skills
• Must be able to work alongside other people and independently

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous bartending experience required; banquet or event experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of classic cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol

This position does not require any supervisory responsibilities.

Work is performed in multiple dining outlets.

Primarily standing for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to stand, walk, talk/hear, both in person and by telephone, occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 40 pounds sometimes repeatedly.

Flexible schedule with nights, weekends and holidays.

Less than 10% travel required.