Bartender
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AMC Theatres
San Jose, IL, US
Summary
The bartender is responsible for serving drinks, maintaining a clean and stocked bar area, and ensuring all guests are of legal drinking age. They must provide top-tier hospitality while working collaboratively with the team to create a welcoming movie-going experience.
Job Description
Bring energy, connection, and a personal touch to the AMC experience. As a Bartender, you’ll deliver top-tier service in a fast-paced setting, crafting memorable moments that support our Mission. You'll lead through hospitality, own your guest’s experience, communicate with care, and help every guest feel they belong. We provide all the training you need to shake, stir, and pour like a pro - all while having a great time on the job.
Why Work at AMC?
At AMC, enjoy perks that deserve a standing ovation:
- FREE movies at any AMC nationwide—yes, even the blockbuster hits!
- Daily free popcorn and discounts on food and drinks (excludes alcohol)
- Flexible schedules that fit your life
- Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career
- Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting the whole person through everyday stressors and major life moments
Compensation
AMC provides a compensation range for open positions where required. Factors that may be used to determine actual compensation may include, but are not limited to, specific skill-set, relevant experience or geographic location. The compensation range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets based on business needs.
The compensation for this position starts at $18.45 per hour + tips.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcome guests with a smile and serve up drinks that make their movie experience even better.
- Learn the basics of bartending with our provided training, including how to mix tasty drinks and pour perfect portions.
- Suggest our featured and premium beverages—because who doesn’t love trying something new at the movies?
- Check IDs and ensure that we only serve guests who are 21 and older, following all laws and guidelines to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Keep the bar area clean and stocked, so it’s always ready for the next crowd.
- Open the bar at the start of the day and close it down at night—setting up and putting things back just the way you’d like to find them.
- Follow instructions on safe use of all chemicals/cleaning materials.
- Work as part of a team, supporting your fellow bartenders and making sure everything runs smoothly.
- Help create an inclusive environment to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected.
- Adherence to AMC Wardrobe 101 Standards, including black non-slip shoes, black pants, an AMC provided shirt (where applicable), and any items required by local regulations.
- Maintain a professional and positive demeanor—our team values fun, respect, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable.
- Uphold AMC’s standards by adhering to all Company Policies and Procedures.
What We Need From You
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bartender experience is appreciated but not required—we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
- The role requires evening, weekend, and occasional holiday availability. Our theatres are open year-round, so we value flexibility during busy times.
- Be a reliable teammate by showing up on time.
- Willing to complete required training and certifications, provided by AMC.
- Friendly, outgoing personality—if you love people, this is the job for you!
- Strong guest service, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Ready to work in a fast-paced, fun environment.
- A love for movies and a passion for creating a fantastic experience for every guest.
Requirements to be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Standing, walking, lifting, twisting, and bending on a frequent basis.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry it up to 90 feet (or deposit into a dumpster or trash compactor)
AMC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. AMC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination and will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
AMC Theatres is the largest movie exhibition company in the U.S., Europe and the world with approximately 1,000 theatres and more than 11,000 screens across the globe serving approximately 350 million guests annually. In the U.S., AMC operates approximately 660 theatres with 8,200 screens serving 265 million guests.
Founded in Kansas City nearly 100 years ago, AMC Theatres has over the years established a reputation as an industry innovator, introducing the first multiplex in the 1960s, cup holder armrests in the 1980s and the first megaplex in the 1990s. Today, AMC leads the industry in innovations that support spectacular, guest-pleasing theatres including deploying plush power-recliner seats, delivering enhanced food and beverage choices, generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty program, web site and smart phone app, making movie-going more immersive than ever through expanded partnerships with IMAX and Dolby Cinema and playing a wide variety of content including independent programming. The company takes pride in offering “AMC Amazing” experiences to its guests.
AMC operates among the most productive theatres in the United States’ top markets, having the #1 or #2 market share positions in 22 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas of the United States, including the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago).
Adam Aron, who joined the company as CEO and President in 2016, has taken the Company to new heights, as AMC completed 2016 acquisitions of both Carmike Cinemas in the United States, and ODEON Cinemas, the largest theatre operator in Europe. Through its Odeon subsidiary AMC operates in 14 European countries and is the #1 theatre chain in Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden and UK & Ireland.
Founded
1920
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Entertainment Providers
Org type
Public Company
AMC Theatres is the largest movie exhibition company in the U.S., Europe and the world with approximately 1,000 theatres and more than 11,000 screens across the globe serving approximately 350 million guests annually. In the U.S., AMC operates approximately 660 theatres with 8,200 screens serving 265 million guests.
Founded in Kansas City nearly 100 years ago, AMC Theatres has over the years established a reputation as an industry innovator, introducing the first multiplex in the 1960s, cup holder armrests in the 1980s and the first megaplex in the 1990s. Today, AMC leads the industry in innovations that support spectacular, guest-pleasing theatres including deploying plush power-recliner seats, delivering enhanced food and beverage choices, generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty program, web site and smart phone app, making movie-going more immersive than ever through expanded partnerships with IMAX and Dolby Cinema and playing a wide variety of content including independent programming. The company takes pride in offering “AMC Amazing” experiences to its guests.
AMC operates among the most productive theatres in the United States’ top markets, having the #1 or #2 market share positions in 22 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas of the United States, including the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago).
Adam Aron, who joined the company as CEO and President in 2016, has taken the Company to new heights, as AMC completed 2016 acquisitions of both Carmike Cinemas in the United States, and ODEON Cinemas, the largest theatre operator in Europe. Through its Odeon subsidiary AMC operates in 14 European countries and is the #1 theatre chain in Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden and UK & Ireland.
Founded
1920
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Entertainment Providers
Org type
Public Company