There’s 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.

Now a part of the bp family, 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 TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.

Job Summary

TravelCenters of America offers 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 this role, you can expect to:

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service

• Serve 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 management’s needs

• Establish strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

What we’d 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 knowledge and cash handling experience preferred

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays

With us, you’ll 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 https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Typical Physical Demands

In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.45 - $16.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Troutdale, OR 97060 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Troutdale, OR 97060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person