Bartender

kalaharijobs; Pocono Manor (PA); On-site; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Bartender. You will take orders, craft drinks, and ensure guests are served promptly in a team environment, while following recipes and processing payments.

We value leadership rooted in collaboration and outstanding guest service, with a focus on a smile and hospitality that makes every guest feel welcome.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior bartending experience in a restaurant/resort setting.
• RAMP Certification is required.
• Leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, inform them of specials, present menu and beverage tours, and recommend items.
• Maintain knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor, and common drink recipes.
• Answer questions about food, beverage, and resort services.
• Take orders from guests, enter them in the POS system, and relay to kitchen/bar.
• Prepare drinks per Kalahari recipes and deliver promptly.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Leadership

Education

RAMP Certification

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Job description

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just 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, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we’re more than a resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Bartender

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Bartender. In this role, you will be responsible for taking orders, pouring/making alcohol/non-alcohol-based beverages, following recipes, finalizing payment, and working in a team environment to ensure all guests are being taken care of to the highest standard.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll provide friendly, responsive and consistent service to create a beyond expectation food and beverage experience for all guests.

$7.25/hr

This position is available for Double Cut Steak house & Sortino's Italian Kitchen

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Have a working knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor, common drink recipes and methods of preparation.
• Answer questions about food, beverage, restaurant functions, services, and resort services and activities.
• Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders in the point-of-sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar.
• Prepare drinks with Kalahari recipes and quantity specifications and deliver food and beverage orders with appropriate service trays to guests in a timely manner.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2 years of prior bartending experience within a restaurant/resort setting.
• RAMP Certification is required
• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others.

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 leaders Lead 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.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.