Our Company

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a premier tourism operation and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TRMF welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests each year through a diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions. We are committed to connecting people to Medora through positive, life-changing experiences.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and personable Bartender/Mixologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for crafting a wide variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for all guests. This role requires attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage bar operations efficiently.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to standardized recipes and customer specifications.
• Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, answering questions and making recommendations as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including counters, utensils, glassware, and equipment.
• Oversee liquor inventory and bar supplies, conducting regular checks to ensure adequate stock and safely storing items.
• Record all sales accurately using the Point-of-Sale (POS) system and handle cash or card transactions responsibly.
• Upsell drinks and menu items to customers.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding alcohol service and consumption.
• Use proper judgment and when necessary, refuse service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including restocking, cleaning, and securing the bar area.
• Ensure that fruit and other garnishes are prepared before the opening of the bar.
• Know the Theodores’ Dining Room menu with the ability to describe items and make recommendations when applicable.
• Participate in workplace safety meetings.
• Promote sales of events and services by providing all guests with enthusiastic and accurate information for these offerings.
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with TRMF values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities -None

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills for handling cash and operating the POS system.
• Reliable, on time, and ready for every shift.
• The ability to remain calm when dealing with demanding situations is important.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• Prior experience as a bartender or mixologist.
• Familiarity with common drink recipes, mixology techniques, and bar equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and create solutions if needed.
• Must be fluent in English, bilingual a plus.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift to 25 lbs.
• Flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Occasional exposure to load environments and crowded spaces.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is:
• Continuously required to stand, grasp, talk, lift, and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently required to have repetitive use of hands and arms, grasp,
• Occasionally bend over, reach overhead, and push or pull.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned and able to determine safety of workplace surroundings.

Our Location

• TRMF is in Medora, North Dakota, in the heart of the Badlands and near the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
• Located near the North Dakota and Montana border along Interstate 94, Medora offers convenient access to 110 square miles of rugged natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and regional attractions. Employees have opportunities to experience the surrounding Badlands through activities such as stargazing, biking along the Maah Daah Hey Trail, and exploring the Medora area.
• The Life Skills Center serves as TRMF’s central hub of operations and provides a state-of-the-art campus designed to support employee work, learning, wellness, and community. The facility includes a dining room, fitness center, and designated spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and social connection.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of TRMF to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, TRMF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.