Bartender (Full Time, Part Time & Seasonal) - The Cavalier Resort

Bartender Full-Time, Part-Time & Seasonal

The Cavalier Resort is seeking skilled and hospitality-driven Bartenders to join our team across several unique dining and cocktail venues throughout the resort. From rooftop cocktail experiences and craft cocktail lounges to beachfront bars and casual dining concepts, bartenders play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Bartenders may work in one or more venues across the resort, including:

• Orion's Roof rooftop dining and craft cocktails
• Becca upscale dining with curated beverage program
• The Hunt Room tavern-style bar with whiskey focus
• The Raleigh Room craft cocktail lounge
• Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill coastal dining and bar service
• Tacos N Tequila tequila and margarita-forward concept
• The Deck oceanfront cocktails and seasonal service
• Food & beverage outlets at Embassy Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort including Arbuckle's Bar & Grill

Bartenders are responsible for preparing and serving beverages while providing engaging and attentive service to guests. This role requires strong beverage knowledge, efficiency in a fast-paced environment, at least 21 years of age, and a passion for hospitality.

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and standards

Recommend cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits to guests

Accurately enter orders into the POS system and manage bar tabs

Support servers by preparing drinks for dining room service

Maintain bar cleanliness, stock levels, and organization

Engage with guests and create a welcoming bar environment

Process payments and handle cash accurately

Work collaboratively with servers, barbacks, and kitchen staff

Uphold the resort's standards for hospitality, safety, and service

Bartending or hospitality experience preferred

Knowledge of spirits, cocktails, beer, and wine

Strong multitasking and guest service skills

Ability to work efficiently during high-volume service

Positive, team-oriented attitude

Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Must meet Virginia requirements for alcohol service

We are hiring for:

Full-Time Bartenders Consistent schedules and eligibility for benefits

Part-Time Bartenders Flexible schedules ideal for additional income or school schedules

Seasonal Bartenders Great for peak resort seasons and summer months

Work across multiple unique restaurants and bars within a premier oceanfront resort

Competitive hourly pay plus tips

Flexible scheduling options

Employee dining and resort discounts

Opportunities to grow within multiple hospitality concepts

Beautiful oceanfront workplace environment

Set up assigned station per outlet standards, specifications and inventories.

Make & serve drinks to guests & cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures & policies regarding beverage & safety controls.

Greet, interact and engage with guest in a highly professional manner exceeding guest expectations at all times.

Accomplish daily assignments and checklists as assigned.

Assist other bartenders and servers whenever necessary for total unity and teamwork to ensure efficient and quality service to all guests.

Maintain front and back of the house cleanliness standards to ensure that the highest quality products are consistently being delivered to the guest at all times.

Manage time and bar section productivity according to the volume of business in all areas.

Ring guest checks; collect cash & process credits & room charges in the exact manner outlined by Company policies & procedures.

Complete liquor requisitions & supply lists.

Know and comply with state and city liquor laws.

Able to read, write and speak basics English.

Able to understand and apply basic multi-tasking skills in order to maintain a cohesive working environment.

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Able to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variation.

Able to push, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 150 pounds repetitively during entire shift.

Good attitude and work ethic practices in order to attain maximum operating efficiency while ensuring adherence to established guest satisfaction criteria.

Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as required for extremely long hours.

Able to add multiply and count money.

Acknowledge, understand and comply with all Company/franchise policy, procedures and work practices.

Attend and participate in all appropriate and/or mandatory meetings and on-going training sessions.

Stay aware of Company/hotel/franchise information and changes

High school diploma preferred

At least three years experience working as a bartender in high volume/fast paced environment

At least 21 Years of Age

Must be able to make drinks per standard recipe

Must have a high level of wine knowledge