Baobob Bartender

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Bartender for Baobobs to deliver a memorable food and beverage experience. You will craft beverages, engage guests, and ensure exceptional service in a vibrant resort environment.

Pay rate ranges from $7 to $8 per hour plus tips; candidacy requires state/local alcohol certification and bartending experience in a full-service setting.

Qualifications

• Bartender license required; alcohol awareness certification as applicable.
• Experience in fine-dining, high-volume settings preferred.
• Must be able to provide friendly, responsive service to guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive, and consistent service to guests.
• Greet guests, describe specials, provide menu and beverage tours, and recommend items.
• Take orders, enter into POS system, relay orders to kitchen and bar.
• Maintain clean bar area and ensure proper sanitation and organization.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and take responsible actions as needed.

Skills

Bartending

Guest service

Alcohol safety

Education

Bartender license

Tools

POS system

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.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking aBartender for Baobobs.In this role, you willprovide 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, provide menu and beverage tours, and recommend items/drinks you genuinely feel guests will enjoy and advise on menu changes.
• Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders into the point-of-sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar.
• Maintain bar area; including keeping the bar top/counters and well area neat and organized, ashtrays emptied and wiped out, 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 byForbesas one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and byUSA TODAYas 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.

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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