Bartender

Opening in April 2026, the Virginia Guesthouse is a 214-room hotel featuring 25,000 square feet of conference and event space located on the beautiful Grounds of the University of Virginia. We are looking for a highly motivated, customer focused Bartender to join our team! The Bartender is responsible for delivering memorable hospitality to our guests with genuine and personable connections and engaging service from the initial greeting to their departure.

Responsibilities

Greet guests as they arrive or move about the bar area; Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar daily; Guide guests on their beverage journey through descriptive selling of the menu; Be accurate in your order taking, confirming all special requests; Be the master of the bar, understanding the details to enhance the conversation; Work collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff; Assist guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happy; Finalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentation; Requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits; Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality; Mixes, garnishes, and presents drinks following standard ingredient recipes and practicing portion control; Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest; Locks up and stores all beverages, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank

Requirements

Availability to work nights and weekends required; Someone with an engaging and welcoming personality; Current bartenders’ certification or appropriate license; Knowledgeable in the latest trends around mixology; Someone who is descriptive and can sale; Someone with 2-4 years of bartender experience; Someone with knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits; Someone who can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; Someone with a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests; Someone with excellent communication skills

Benefits

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