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Bartender

Dave & Buster's · Madison, WI · Part time

Posted Jul 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time a guest complained about a drink. How did you make it right?

What they are checking: Whether they stay friendly, fix the problem quickly, and do not take it personally.

Tell me about a time something unusual happened on a shift and you had to tell a manager right away.

What they are checking: Whether they keep supervisors informed of problems quickly instead of handling everything alone or ignoring it.

How do you suggest drinks or specials to a guest without feeling pushy?

What they are checking: Whether they can grow check averages naturally by reading guests and recommending things they will enjoy.

What would you do

It is Saturday night, the bar is three deep, and you have tickets stacking from servers on the floor. How do you keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize, move fast and keep service bar tickets flowing without ignoring guests at the bar.

A guest is getting louder and slurring, and their friend asks you for another round for the table. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow alcohol awareness rules and can cut someone off calmly while involving a manager.

Dave & Buster's mixes food, drinks and games. How would you keep the energy fun at the bar while still working fast?

What they are checking: Whether they can create a warm, fun atmosphere without letting speed or accuracy slip.

A coworker keeps making drinks that are poured heavy. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they care about cost control and safe service enough to speak up or tell a manager.

About the work

How do you handle your bank at the start and end of a shift so your cash and card totals come out right?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with money, since the posting makes the bartender responsible for their personal bank.

How do you check IDs, and what do you do if you are not sure one is real?

What they are checking: Whether they take carding seriously and know to refuse service or get a manager when unsure.

What do you do behind the bar to keep things clean and sanitary during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they keep sanitation habits going even when rushed, which protects guests and health inspections.

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The full job description

As published by Dave & Buster's.

Job Description: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event are different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus, your co-workers are awesome! Dave & Buster’s and Main Event offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, FREE GAMES and more. POSITION SNAPSHOT: Ensures Guests have an unparalleled experience by providing fast, friendly service and being attentive to Guests’ needs. NITTY GRITTY DETAILS: • Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun. • Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance. Takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action. • Creates a warm, fun atmosphere for Guests and Team members. • Adheres to company’s sanitation procedures. • Maintains responsibility for personal bank and ensures all financial transactions are accurate by operating credit card machines correctly, calculating and returning appropriate change, and maintaining adequate cash and coin for making change. • Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and dealing with intoxicated Guests. • Assesses Guest demeanor and identifies when behavior should be called to the attention of a Manager. • Follows all bar recipes to deliver a consistent product, control costs, and maximize Guest satisfaction. • Keeps station clean, sets up and takes down station tables appropriately. • Greets newly seated Guests’ in a friendly and timely manner. • Accurately takes Guests’ food and drink orders. • Maintains a thorough understanding of all menu items and is able to answer questions regarding food and drink items and their preparation. • Enters orders into Micros quickly and in proper sequence, using appropriate modifications and charges. • Responsible for all sales on personal Micros keys and completing station side work at the beginning and end of their shift. • Must demonstrate ability to operate Micros, make changes, accurately conduct credit card transactions, and account of all monies at the end of each shift. • Ensures food is properly garnished and delivers trays to the designated bar areas, as well as other sections in the restaurant, as needed. • Works quickly and efficiently adhering to “Full hands in, Full hands out” philosophy. • Participates in all incentives and contests, driving sales and promoting the brand. • Completes bar inventories and daily requisition sheets as requested and required. • Completes opening/closing duties in a timely manner. • Assists in party set up and breakdown. • Assists other Team members as needed or as business dictates. • Busses and resets tables as needed. • Ensures ongoing Guest satisfaction by checking back after delivery of food, maintaining drink levels, removing clutter, pre‐bussing as necessary, and responding to Guest needs in a timely manner. • Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company Team members to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate and help keep high morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness. • Listen to hear Guests’ orders and needs, and then communicate with Guests verbally and with other Team members verbally via Micros system. • Must be friendly and able to smile frequently. • Restaurant and/or bar experience preferred, but not required. • Must be skilled in effectively communicating with Guests in order to generate enthusiasm about the D&B experience. • Must be able to read and communicate in English. • Dressed in proper dress code requirements, looking neat, clean and professional at all times. • Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions. • Must be at least 21 years of age. Requirements STUFF OUR ATTORNEYS MAKE US WRITE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team member will regularly be required to: • Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required. • Work in environments with both hot and cold temperatures such as freezers and around cooking equipment. • Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions. • Read and write handwritten notes. • Lift and carry up to 30 pounds. • Move about facility and stand for long periods of time. • Walk or stand 100% of shift. • Reach, bend, stoop, mop, sweep and wipe frequently. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s and Main Event are dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Salary Range: 2.33 - 2.33 We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

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