Crew Member​/Bartender

Bars & Rec Employment Opportunity:
Crew Member/Bartender

Posting Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Milwaukee-based Bars & Recreation owns and operates a diverse portfolio of entertainment brands including Amped, AXE MKE, Game Show MKE, Nine Below, North South Club, Splash Studio, and The New Fashioned.

• Amped offers private suite karaoke and event space, perfect for creative meetings and special events.
• AXE MKE provides a controlled environment for guests to enjoy competitive axe throwing.
• Game Show MKE presents a live hosted experience featuring stage show games like The Feud, 20 Second Challenge, Pop Goes the Lyric, and more.
• Nine Below introduces a fun, team-oriented twist on indoor miniature golf.
• North South Club is home to Wisconsin's first full-size deck shuffleboard facility, complete with 16 axe throwing lanes.
• Splash Studio is the premier "wine & paint" concept in Wisconsin - with a full bar and a great vibe.
• The New Fashioned offers family friendly activities like Hyperbowling, curling, and dartball in the heart of Milwaukee’s downtown Deer District.

Our guests come to us for memorable, immersive experiences, to celebrate life events or just spend time with friends, family, and colleagues. They can easily make reservations online or plan custom events with help from our dedicated in-house Sales Team. Each brand maintains its own distinct voice, target audience, and atmosphere, while all operations are centrally managed under the Bars & Rec umbrella.

At Bars & Rec, we prioritize delivering exceptional guest experiences, fostering continuous improvement, and promoting a collaborative, team-driven culture. As a rapidly growing company, we exclusively seek professionals who are energetic, hardworking, positive, and committed to taking care of each other and our guests.

Crew Members serve as the primary hospitality ambassadors for each Bars & Recreation brand’s activity-based experiences. They are responsible for ensuring that every guest enjoys a fun, safe, and memorable visit. Crew Members are assigned to different locations and must be flexible in adapting their hosting style and skill sets to meet the unique needs of each venue. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, bartending, preparing basic snack foods, delivering food and beverages to guests, assisting with Custom Events, providing attentive and detailed activity training and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the establishment.

• Warmly greet guests with a smile and welcome them into the establishments
• Guide guests through each establishment’s offerings, highlighting key features and benefits tailored to their needs.
• Make personal connections with guests (i.e. learn about if they are celebrating a special event, if they are repeat guests, what they would like to get out of their experience, etc.)
• Always lead with a hospitality mindset
• Take food/drink orders upon guest arrival and periodically throughout their experience utilizing customized TOAST handhelds
• Run food/drink orders to/from bars and kitchens
• Learn the steps of Quick Service (at The New Fashioned) including Expo 1, Expo 2 and Food Runner
• Maintain knowledge of facility related technologies (power tools, pour wall, POS system, Check-In programs, hyperbowling system, Singa karaoke tablets, etc.)
• Collect payment/create credit card authorized tabs on the POS system
• Deliver activity-specific equipment in a timely manner
• Train guests in their specific activities, which may include axe throwing, deck shuffleboard, mini golf, karaoke, hyperbowling, dartball, deck curling, game show and painting.
• Teach guests how to safely use their specific activity equipment
• Participate in continual training programs and training of new BAR activations/experiences (Splash Studio, Game Show MKE, etc.)
• Participate in offsite events
• Monitor safety and provide guidance for children who are participating in activities during specific business hours or locations
• Market and promote special offerings, add-ons, and upsell opportunities to guests
• Set-up/deliver special orders, upgrades and add-on orders
• Perform regular table touches and…