Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
If you want to learn business operations, people skills, and leadership, this is the opportunity for you! This position offers the most unique, fun yet demanding, and rewarding atmosphere in which a student could spend their summer. This is a position that will assist the Food & Beverage (F&B) department in all aspects of amusement park operations.
From overseeing personnel, execution, inventory, and more, the student will be exposed to many different aspects of park operations. The student will have the opportunity to be part of the full breadth of a park season. This position involves the management of alcohol sales throughout the park, overseeing numerous hosts and managing operations that yield more than $1 million in sales. The student will have the opportunity to develop and extend communication, leadership and critical thinking skills through extensive contact with department heads, managers, hosts, and guests.
We are currently looking for a:
Adventureland Park - Foods & Beverage Intern (Bar Management)
Roles & Responsibilities:
Supervisory Duties:
Supervise the daily operations of the bar and alcohol serving facilities, along with any other assigned departments
Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Adventureland's core values
Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned hosts
Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all assigned F&B positions and backfill these positions when needed
Participate in all aspects of supervision of assigned hosts, including hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline.
Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with Iowa law
Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities
Departmental Duties:
Oversee multiple bar venues, working closely with local supervisors and other F&B hosts to ensure profitable and compliant operation
Learn and lead the operations of one or more F&B areas and demonstrate leadership to ensure successful operations
Lead and complete special projects to improve process and operational efficiencies
Ensure regulatory compliance and process enforcement, including Labor Department regulations and maintaining all alcohol serving and safety practices
Plan and execute one of Iowa’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations with over 5K attendees
Coordinate with cabana management, inventory management, and operations management to ensure a smooth operation
Work directly with F&B leadership in the planning, execution, and documentation of weekly concert or special events
Ensure that all alcohol serving procedures and protocols are consistently being followed
Ensure optimum operations of point-of-sale programming
Ensure consistency in recipes and service
Complete all state and internal regulatory documentation related to assigned operations
Assist with product ordering, stocking, rotation, and maintenance of inventory levels
Identify new opportunities for improving sales, marketing, and operating efficiency
Collaborate with supervisors and department managers to accomplish tasks
Handles and resolves escalated guest…