About Us

At Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best Arts and Entertainment to our audiences in Northwest Arkansas, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP aspire to be welcoming spaces where people can be their authentic selves. To truly embody our mission, we recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of our community on our stages, in our audiences and within our workforce, volunteers and Board.  

Our organization is committed to creating a welcoming environment, guided by our core values: Relevance; Inclusivity; Sustainability; Excellence. Walton Arts Center/Walmart AMP is focused on promoting fairness and recognizes the value of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe these elements enhance the strength, creativity, and success of our team and the communities we serve.

Walton Arts Center Inc. operates two campuses: a 1,200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box in Fayetteville and an 11,000-capacity outdoor Amphitheatre known as the Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR. Walton Arts Center has been Arkansas’ premier performing arts center for over 30 years and Walmart AMP has consistently been one of Billboard's top-rated amphitheaters producing 30 plus concerts per season.

Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, NWA (as the locals refer to it) includes Benton, Washington, and Madison counties, with five hub cities: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale and Siloam Springs. The economic opportunity is unparalleled, but so is the lifestyle — see: 400-plus miles of mountain biking trails and paved pathways, a thriving arts community complete with world-class performing arts center and museums, a legitimate beer and food scene, and live music to enjoy. Best of all, it’s a place where everyone is welcome 

Position Overview

The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guest specifications, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks. This part-time seasonal role requires excellent guest service, recipe adherence, and compliance with responsible alcohol service standards. Bartenders are responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked work area to ensure efficient operations. 

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Greet guests in a friendly, professional manner and fulfill beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes, portion standards, and guest requests.
• Verify guest identification and comply with all applicable alcohol service laws, ABC regulations, AMP alcohol service policies, and responsible beverage service practices.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and implement alcohol service cut-off procedures when necessary.
• Set up, maintain, and break down bar workstations, including cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing equipment and work areas.
• Receive, stock, and replenish inventory, supplies, garnishes, and product levels to support efficient operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and fully stocked work environment throughout each shift.
• Provide exceptional guest service by anticipating guest needs and resolving routine service issues in a professional manner.
• Safeguard the security of company assets
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships with guests, coworkers, vendors, and staff from other departments.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, security, and operational procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

The work environment as well as the intellectual, social, and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Training, Traits

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• A wide range of drink knowledge and experience utilizing common well liquors
• Experience with the Appetize point of sale system a plus
• Flexibility with hours including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced work environment
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently as well as with others to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully within ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

Work Experience

• A minimum of 1-year full-service bartending experience preferably in a high-volume environment

Physical

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly
• Must have a working cell phone and be willing to install basic applications and be willing to use it for work purposes
• Must be able to endure sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete, grass, and inclined surfaces.
• Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold, heat, wind, and/or precipitation
• Must be able to work in large, crowded environments, with flashing lights, loud music and noises, pyrotechnics, and cannons as part of shows and events