Bartender

$8.50 / Hour (Plus Tips) - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Shaken, stirred, or with a salted rim- you know how to fill a glass. But it’s not just the drink; it’s the conversation that keeps patrons coming back. Friendly, fun, and perfectly paced, you juggle spirits both liquid and lively while creating a welcoming bar experience. Our bartenders are truly top shelf.

As a Bartender you will: 

• Deliver friendly, attentive service to ensure a great guest experience.
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and standards.
• Verify guest identification and ensure responsible alcohol service.
• Accurately process guest orders and handle cash and credit transactions.
• Maintain bar stock levels and assist with inventory and restocking.
• Keep the bar area organized, stocked, and ready for service at all times.
• Communicate effectively with servers and kitchen staff to support smooth service.
• Set up and break down the bar for opening and closing shifts.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and respond promptly to requests or concerns.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and local alcohol regulations.

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares out commitment.

• ABC Certification required within 30 days of Hire, must be maintained on a current/valid status.
• Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol.
• High school diploma or general education degree GED.
• The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Follow instructions without close supervision.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Required to pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Why Westgate? 

• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Wellness Programs
• Fun, family culture
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.