Bartender- Sortinos

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions•Woodford, VA

11d

About The Position

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Bartender for Sortino’s Italian restaurant. The Bartender provides friendly, responsive, and consistent service to create an exceptional food and beverage experience for guests. The role includes crafting quality beverages, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and engaging guests with friendly, attentive service. The listed pay rate is $7–$8 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

Must have a bartender’s license.
Must have bartending experience in a fine-dining, full-service, high-volume restaurant.
Prior restaurant, bartender, or lounge experience in a full-service restaurant or beverage venue is required; a service-industry background is a plus.
A certificate from an alcohol awareness or safety class and state-certified food-handling certification may be required by state or local law.

Nice To Haves

Background in the service industry.

Responsibilities

Ensure guests feel welcome and receive responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
Greet guests promptly, share specials, provide menu and beverage tours, recommend items and drinks, and advise guests about menu changes.
Take food and beverage orders and enter them into the point-of-sale system for transmission to the kitchen and bar.
Keep the bar area neat and organized, including cleaning counters and the well area, emptying and wiping ashtrays, removing and washing cocktail glasses, and clearing napkins, coasters, straws, and discarded garnishes.
Monitor guests’ alcohol consumption and its effects, and take immediate corrective action to assist guests and protect the interests of Kalahari Resorts and its associates.