Bar Back - Raleigh Room, The Historic Cavalier Hotel

Autograph Historic Cavalier; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts invites applications for an Assistant Bartender role at The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection in Virginia Beach, VA. The position supports bartending operations, prepping garnishes, stocking supplies, and delivering a positive guest experience.

The role emphasizes strong guest communication, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced service environment; hotel experience preferred and physical tasks required.

Qualifications

• Hotel or bar experience preferred.
• Strong communication with guests and team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks during service.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs and work in varied temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartender in serving guests and maintaining bar area.
• Retrieve orders from storeroom and check accuracy with staff.
• Slice and prepare garnishes and stock ingredients as needed.
• Keep bar, refrigeration and storage areas clean per health standards.
• Monitor supplies and ensure adequate stock for service.

Skills

Guest communication

Team player

Basic math

Dexterity

Stability in temperature

Verbal and written communication

Job description

About UsHEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection, to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from Virginia Beach’s North End, this iconic luxury hotel blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Featuring elegantly curated guest rooms, award-winning dining, a luxury spa, on-site bourbon distillery and exceptional service, the property delivers a premier hospitality experience and is recognized as one of the East Coast’s most celebrated coastal destinations. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates — the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them — ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.CompensationSalary Range: $4.50 - $4.50 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? YesDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoOverviewAssist Bartender in the serving of guests to ensure positive guest experience.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRetrieves orders from storeroom. Visually checks stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel, to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-checks items with bartender for completeness.Cuts, slices and peels perishable garnishes and fruits, mixes and pours juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Stores back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.Scoops ice from ice bins, transports to service areas and replenishes ice containers for usage.Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.Transports taps, replaces, and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsHotel experience preferred.Must communicate well with guests.Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes.Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend arms overhead to stock items with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs., at a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.BenefitsHEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.