Banquet Bartender

Kalahari Resorts LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Spotsylvania County, VA seeks a Banquets Bartender to deliver friendly, responsive and consistent service during events, crafting quality beverages and guiding guests. You will work as part of a team, maintain a clean bar, greet guests, suggest items, and ensure safety and compliance with alcohol handling standards while providing memorable guest experiences.

This role requires a valid bartender license, prior high-volume/ fine-dining experience, and knowledge

Qualifications

• Certificate upon alcohol awareness/Safety class may be required
• State-certified proper food handling certification may be required
• Bartender’s license is required
• Experience in fine dining full-service, high-volume settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests feel welcome with responsive, friendly service at all times
• Greet guests, highlight specials, and recommend beverages guests will enjoy
• Maintain the bar area; keep top, counters, and work area neat and organized
• Monitor guests’ alcohol consumption and take corrective action to ensure safety and brand protection

Skills

Bartender License

Fine dining experience

High-volume service

Job description

Description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, wedon’tjust create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, andcutting-edgeconvention centers that redefine hospitality.

Butwe’remore thana resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple:Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests,associates, andcommunities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnershipwith charity:water,we’realso committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Banquets Bartender

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Bartender for banquets. In this role, you wil lprovide friendly, responsive and consistent service to create a beyond expectation food and beverage experience for all guests.

As part of our team, you’ll embody our Promise toLead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll create a welcoming atmosphere, crafting quality beverages, and engaging guests with friendly, attentive service.

Pay Rate - $7 - $8/Hr. + Tips

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly, and courteous service at all times.
• Greet guests immediately, inform them of specials, recommend items/drinks you genuinely feel guests will enjoy.
• Maintain bar area; including keeping the bar top/counters and well area neat and organized, dirty cocktail glasses removed, washed and sterilized; any napkins, coasters, straws or discarded garnishes cleaned up.
• Be aware of guests’ rate of consumption of alcohol and its effect and take immediate corrective action to help the guest as well as to protect the interest of Kalahari Resorts and its associates.

What We’re Looking For

• State or Local Law may require a certificate upon completion of an alcohol awareness/safety class as well as state-certified proper food handling certification.
• You must have a bartender’s license to work in this position.
• Must have bartending experience in a fine dining full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Prior restaurant/bartender/lounge experience in a full-service restaurant or beverage venue is a must and/or background in the service industry is a plus.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts
• Education assistance programs to help advance your career

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leadersLead with Love—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

| Wisconsin Dells, WI|Sandusky, OH|Pocono Manor, PA|Round Rock, TX|Spotsylvania County, VA |

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wisconsin Dells - 608-254-5466 ext. 42123

Pennsylvania - 570-580-6000 ext. 21077

Texas - 512-582-4765