Banquet Bartender

Waterman's Surfside Grille•Virginia Beach, VA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Event Bartenders support private and large-scale events at The Attic at Waterman’s, Festival on 8th, The Shack, and select off-site venues. This role is primarily evenings, weekends, and holidays, scheduled based on event needs.

Requirements

Previous experience as a bartender in a high-volume environment preferred.
Strong knowledge of cocktails, shots, and drink mixing techniques.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
Physical ability to carry upwards of 50 pounds and perform tasks required for bar setup and breakdown.
Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be of legal drinking age.

Responsibilities

Arrive promptly at the venue, prepared and ready to begin work at scheduled times.
Set up event bars according to client selections, bar packages, and event specifications.
Ensure all bar equipment, glassware, garnishes, and supplies are properly stocked prior to service.
Maintain thorough knowledge of bar layouts and supply locations.
Engage with guests in a friendly, professional, and enthusiastic manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic and classic cocktails, shots, beer, and wine.
Make drink recommendations to guests based on the event’s bar offerings.
Follow all company drink recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
Adhere to all alcohol service policies, including checking IDs and responsible service.
Stock, clean, and maintain the bar to company cleanliness and organization standards throughout the event.
Assist servers and food runners with water refills or clearing when bar volume allows.
Complete assigned side work during and after events to support smooth operations.
Break down the bar at the end of events, ensuring all equipment, product, and supplies are properly cleaned and stored.