As a prize, he receives two tickets to Neptune's Paradise, a local theme park which Mr.

SpongeBob, an employee of the Krusty Krab restaurant, wins the 'Employee of the Month' award again, making him 'Employee of the Year'. But along the way many unexpected things happen, such as a storm hitting while on the bus to Neptune's Paradise and sending them into Rock Bottom. The story focuses on SpongeBob 'winning' two tickets to Neptune's Paradise, a theme park. Several videotapes are hidden throughout the game locating them unlocks special footage of the game's development. Animated cutscenes begin and end each level, and subsequently become available for viewing on the game's main menu. The player can also access a map of the current chapter.

A treasure chest acts as an inventory for the player's items, which frequently must be combined to proceed forward. Gameplay consists of the player accomplishing various tasks and collecting items for citizens of Bikini Bottom.

Employee of the Month is a point-and-click adventure game in which the player controls SpongeBob SquarePants.