Bartender- Sortinos

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions; Alabama; On-site; USD 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision coverage

Employee appreciation events

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Bartender for Sortino's Italian restaurant. You will deliver friendly, responsive service, craft quality beverages, and guide guests through menu selections in a bustling full-service setting.

The role requires a bartender’s license, experience in fine dining, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment. Competitive hourly pay with tips, plus a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have bartender’s license to work in this position.
• Experience in a fine dining full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• State or Local alcohol awareness/safety certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive and consistent service to guests.
• Greet guests, explain specials, and guide beverage selections.
• Take orders, enter into POS, and relay to kitchen/bar.
• Maintain bar area and cleanliness, including glassware and garnishes.
• Monitor guests’ alcohol consumption and act accordingly.

Skills

Bartending

Fine dining

High-volume service

Customer service

Tools

POS system

Job description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

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- Sortino's

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Bartender for Sortino's Italian restaurant. In this role, you will provide 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 to Lead 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 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.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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