Bartender

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay • Virginia Beach, VA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender enhances the dining experience for residents and guests through classic cocktail expertise, creative craft mixology, and attentive, personalized hospitality. The role prepares and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, develops signature cocktails and house-made beverage ingredients, shares beverage knowledge, mentors dining staff, and supports broader food and beverage operations. The Bartender upholds responsible alcohol service, sanitation, safety, and operational standards while demonstrating respect, passion, and professionalism.

This is a part-time hourly position with an open, flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, special events, and holidays. The role is located at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and reports to the Dining Room Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age, 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, including 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.
• 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.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and maneuver safely throughout the work area.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to handle bottles, glassware, bar tools, and equipment.
• Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and follow required precautions.
• Open, flexible availability for 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 thoughtful recommendations to residents and guests.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and comply with 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 attentive, 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.
• Life and disability insurance, including short- and long-term coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and six paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships for the employee and their 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED