Bartender - Waterside Holiday Pop-Up Bar

Waterside District•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Bartender is a holiday bar team member who helps create a festive guest experience by wearing holiday-themed costumes, entertaining guests, spreading holiday cheer, and being available for photos. The role combines bartending service with an energetic, outgoing, fun personality and professional conduct. Bartenders prepare and serve drinks, support proper service, guide guests through food and beverage offerings, handle orders and payments, and complete assigned side work. Compensation is $2.13 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of bartending experience in high-volume bars and/or nightclubs.
Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods, and garnishes.
Meet state legal age requirements.
Speak fluent English.
Hold alcohol awareness certification and/or a food service permit or valid health/food handler card, as required by local or state government.
Use communication skills when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
Use reading and writing abilities for taking orders and completing paperwork.
Use basic mathematical skills frequently.
Ability to handle, carry, or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
Ability to handle food, objects, products, and utensils effectively and safely.
Ability to bend, stand, stoop, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

Formal bartending training.
Knowledge of languages in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Provide an energetic, outgoing, and fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
Perform varied duties to ensure proper steps of service.
Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
Communicate effectively with coworkers and guests.
Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to recipes.
Serve wine and bottled or draft beer.
Take beverage orders from serving staff or guests.
Complete assigned side work.
Know products to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
Check guests’ identification to confirm they meet minimum age requirements for alcohol consumption.
Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
Accurately record and account for ordered items and secure guest payment.
Accurately account for sales and receipts and record tips according to company policies and procedures.
Wear holiday-themed costumes, entertain guests, spread holiday cheer, and be available for photo opportunities.