Bartender

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay & Senior Options, LLC • Virginia Beach, VA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender elevates the resident and guest dining experience by combining classic cocktail expertise, creative craft mixology, and attentive, personalized hospitality. The role prepares alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, develops signature cocktails and house-made ingredients, shares beverage knowledge, mentors dining staff, and supports broader food and beverage operations. It upholds standards for sanitation, responsible alcohol service, and operational consistency while embodying respect, passion, and professionalism.

This is a part-time role with an open, flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, special events, and holidays. The position is based at 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and reports to the Dining Room Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 21, consistent with applicable alcohol service requirements.
• At least one year of bartending experience in an upscale environment with demonstrated craft cocktail expertise.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, beverage preparation and presentation, and responsible alcohol service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, entertain, and educate residents and guests.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Professional appearance, attention to detail, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to use a tablet or point-of-sale system to process transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Patience, empathy, and genuine interest in residents and guests, particularly older adults.
• Ability to stand and walk for shifts of up to eight hours.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance trays weighing approximately 20–30 pounds.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds as required by assigned duties.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and safe maneuvering throughout the work area.
• Manual dexterity to handle bottles, glassware, bar tools, and equipment.
• Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and follow required precautions.
• Availability for a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, special events, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fine-dining restaurants.
• Wine knowledge and proper wine service techniques.
• Experience developing cocktail menus, costing recipes, and preparing house-made beverage ingredients.
• Knowledge of Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including classic cocktails, signature creations, and seasonal specialties.
• Develop and refine craft cocktail recipes using house-made syrups, specialty infusions, tinctures, fresh ingredients, and creative garnishes.
• Maintain consistency in recipes, presentation, portioning, and beverage quality.
• Share beverage knowledge and make recommendations to enhance resident and guest experiences.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and follow applicable laws, regulations, and responsible service practices.
• Mentor and train team members in bartending fundamentals, bar tools, measuring techniques, cocktail preparation, spirits, and service standards.
• Support beverage inventory management, accurate counts, controlled pouring, and cost-conscious practices.
• Collaborate with dining leadership to introduce beverage offerings and improve bar operations.
• Provide professional service to residents and guests across dining venues and special events.
• Perform additional dining service duties as assigned, including serving, hosting, running food, bussing, and cashiering.
• Maintain table presentation, service flow, and a clean, organized, guest-ready environment.
• Complete opening and closing side work, including proper storage, dating, and labeling of food and beverage items.
• Follow sanitation, glassware handling, equipment-cleaning, and temperature-monitoring procedures.
• Follow emergency and fire safety procedures and assist with evacuations when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available day one, for eligible employees.
• Life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and six paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships for the employee and family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Legal and identity theft protection plans.
• Team member discounts.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED