Bartender Part-Time

Covenant Woods•Mechanicsville, VA

19h•$16 - $27

About The Position

The Bartender provides beverage service and hospitality to residents, guests, and visitors at the Fireside restaurant within Covenant Woods, helping create a welcoming dining experience. The role prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to organizational standards, maintains an orderly and sanitary bar, and serves alcohol responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws and safety requirements. The Bartender supports resident satisfaction and dining services operations while modeling Covenant Woods business standards and Code of Conduct and focusing on the Promise in service delivery. This part-time opening has a stated shift of 11:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Flexibility is needed; the primary schedule alternates between Sunday and Wednesday in Week 1, and Wednesday and Saturday in Week 2. Pay is $16.00–$27.00 per hour, based on years of experience.

Requirements

At least one year of bartending, beverage service, restaurant, hospitality, country club, hotel, or senior living experience.
Experience using Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.
Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Alcohol service certification.
Experience in a Continuing Care and Retirement Community (CCRC) or healthcare setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service and hospitality to residents, guests, and team members, maintaining professional communication and positive relationships.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, standards, portion guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations.
Verify age requirements, practice responsible alcohol service, monitor guest consumption, and address or escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain knowledge of beverage menus, wine, beer, specialty cocktails, and daily features, and accurately process orders through the POS system.
Stock, replenish, organize, and properly store beverages, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies; assist with inventory counts and product rotation.
Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary bar and service areas while following food safety, sanitation, infection control, and VDH requirements.
Support dining operations, catered events, holiday functions, community celebrations, and special programs as assigned.
Communicate resident feedback and operational concerns to Dining Services leadership; maintain appearance and uniform standards; attend required meetings and training.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and resident satisfaction.