Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Hiring for Bartender at Medora, North Dakota Full Time

There’s no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We’re a premiere tourism operation—and we’re a 501c(3) non-profit. We welcome hundreds of thousands of guests to an exciting, diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions—and we work tirelessly to connect people to Medora for positive life changing experiences. 

TRMF was established in 1986—but our story begins before that. In 1962, nationally-renowned businessman Harold Schafer took an interest in a historic old town named Medora. He loved its history, its striking location, and its potential to inspire others. So he began revitalizing the old town: he restored a historic hotel, brought the Medora Musical to town, and so much more. 

It was 1986 when the Schafer family, with Harold ready to retire from business, donated all they’d created in Medora to establish the non-profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. 

In the years since, we’ve grown from a staff of a handful of folks to more than 50 full-time employees, with hundreds more seasonal workers and over 650 volunteers. We’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships to our staff. The Medora Musical has earned the attention of The New York Times. And we’ve earned a reputation as the #1 tourism and hospitality provider in North Dakota. 

We are a team of people who draw inspiration from Medora. We deeply respect this place, and the people we meet here. We deliver excellence in hospitality. We work with creativity and integrity. We’re a family that values family. 

We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. 

This Position: 

A Bartender will have a primary day-to-day responsibility to prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to patrons, oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies, and collect money for drinks served.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greets customers and present beverage menus.
• Make recommendations and answer all related inquiries.
• Record drink orders accurately into our POS system.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in accordance with standard recipes.
• Upsell drink and menu items to customers.
• Insures that customers are legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Uses proper judgment and when necessary refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized.
• Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
• Knows the Theodores’ Dining R oom menu with ability to describe items and make recommendations when applicable.
• Collects money from customers for drinks prepared and served
• Balances the cash register at the start and close of each shift
• Inventories and restock liquor, beer, and other bar related supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Location: 

TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota. 

It’s situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You’re never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound. 

Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the-art campus, purpose-built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind. 

Why Apply? 

• You have a passion for exploring beautiful places and meeting people from around the world.  
• Competitive wages with great opportunities for overtime work  
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% employer paid premium for Employee Only Coverage
• Vacation and Sick Time 
• Affordable company provided housing on-site 
• FREE Employee meals provided at low cost in employee dining room during peak summer season 
• Explore Medora and its attractions free or at discounted costs.  Including the Medora Musical, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Trail Rides, Mini Golf, Retail Shops and more!