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Job Title


Bartender


Company : TravelCenters of America


Location : Columbia, SC


Created : 2025-12-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Thereu2019s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services. Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives. From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TAu2019s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TAu2019s future. Job Summary TravelCenters of Americaoffers a convenient, one-stop shopping experience to our customers. Each location has a plethora of dining options which gives our guests the variety they look for. The Bartender is a key member of the restaurant team primarily responsible for providing excellent customer service to our guests through friendly greetings, taking orders, mixing drink/cocktails and serving drinks and food. They are instrumental in returning every traveler to the road better than they came In thisrole, you can expect to: + Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer serviceServe each customer courteously, quickly and efficiently with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude + Process transactions of customers on a point-of-sale (POS) register; maintain a clean, well-stocked food and beverage area; clean and stock merchandise + Greets and communicating with guests, takes orders, serves drinks/food, etc. + Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with company standards + Check identification of guests who appear to be under the age of 27 to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol + Ensure bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests. Keep bar area clean and neat. + Prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies + Demonstrate thorough knowledge of food menu and maintain a complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections available + Balance all receipts; receive and maintain proper cash accountability in cash register for shift; check out register and properly prepare shift report; complete cash transactions accurately; balance bank at end of shift + Perform drop and count procedures in accordance with company regulations and departmental policies + Know and follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and customers + Prioritize your work according to managementu2019s needsEstablish strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers + Perform other job-related duties as assigned What weu2019d like to see: + A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team + High School Diploma or equivalent + At least one year of previous bartending experience + Excellent customer service and communication skills + Knowledge of state liquor requirements + Basic computer/POS knowledgeand cash handling experience preferred + Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays With us, youu2019ll enjoy: + Medical, dental, vision and life insurance + 401(k) with a company match + Vacation and paid holidays + Tuition reimbursement + On-site Meal discounts + A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel + Opportunity for growth and advancement Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit Pay Range $0.00 - 0.00 per hour A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed. Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflectthat. We can