JOIN OUR TEAM!
We pride ourselves in having the best, most customer-friendly employees at the Fair (in our humble opinion). You're more than an employee here. You're a peer, working alongside people you can relate to, people who want to help you succeed, people who know what it takes to deliver the best-possible experience to our customers. We train and guide you through your journey with us, ensuring that you become the best version of your professional self here with us. You might even make some lifelong friends while you're at it (happens all the time). Come join our Fair Family!
Bud Pavilion bartenders do much more than pour drinks. They help create memories and amazing State Fair experiences for our customers. “Hospitality” is the name of the game for our bartenders, ensuring every patron gets treated like family. Friendly faces always welcomed! You’ll help serve beer, liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages, so you must be at least 18 years old. You’ll handle cash and credit cards, and safely serve alcohol to adults age 21 and over, so we want bartenders who are responsible, hard-working, and excited about fast-paced environments. Our bartenders are team players and always help with open and close duties, setting up service areas, and keeping them clean. Bartenders are required to either have a valid bartender’s license or a take a Wisconsin Responsible Server course, which we will facilitate. Click HERE to apply.
Runners
Runners truly make the Pavilion RUN! They keep the Bud Pavilion “machine” operating smoothly and efficiently at all times. This is a position of great responsibility. Runners keep all Beverage Servers fully stocked with all our products for sale to customers. Runners move and tap kegs, stock canned and bottled products, and make sure all beverages are properly iced at Beverage Server stations. Runners are on their feet up to eight hours per shift – you’re constantly moving, lifting, and using dollies and hand carts to move products from one place to another. All Runners also participate in general and constant cleaning of public areas, as well as assist with garbage removal. This position is perfect for responsible, hard-working, mature individuals who can take direction in a positive manner and work well within a team. Runners must be at least 15 years of age. Click HERE to apply.
Grill Cooks
Grill Cooks work at The Grill (obviously). Grill Cooks work with hot and cold foods, an open-flame grill, ovens, and deep fryers. They prepare food like burgers, brats, sandwiches, French fries, chicken tenders, and other various appetizer items. Grill Cooks are responsible for keeping The Grill and grill areas clean. They are required to adhere to food handling standards in accordance with Wisconsin state food health codes. Food safety management or kitchen experience is not required, but is a bonus – we will train anyone who enjoys cooking. Grill cooks must be at least 16 years of age. Click HERE to apply.
Grill Prep
Looking for a kitchen position that offers a lot of variety? Grill Prep Assistants work alongside, and directly support, Grill Cooks at “The Grill.” Grill Prep Assistants stock food areas, prepare hot and cold foods for Grill Cooks, make sandwiches, and prepare orders as needed. Grill Prep Assistants are responsible for keeping The Grill and grill areas clean. They are required to adhere to food handling standards in accordance with Wisconsin state food health codes. Experience is nice but not necessary – our managers will train you. Grill Prep workers must be at least 15 years of age. Click HERE to apply.
Grill Servers
Want to interact with happy Fairgoers enjoying the fun foods at the Fair? Grill Servers have direct contact with customers at “The Grill.” Stationed behind a counter, Grill Servers take all food and beverage orders, relay those orders to the Grill Cooks, ensure completed orders for accuracy, and handle cash register transactions. Grill Servers are responsible for product knowledge and answering customer questions. You will be fully-trained by managers at the Bud Pavilion for proper food-handling techniques, and responsible, appropriate, and safe alcohol service. This position is perfect for engaging, friendly and positive people. Grill Servers must be at least 18 years of age. Click HERE to apply.