Cabana Server

kalaharijobs; Woodford (VA); On-site; USD 2,800 - 4,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Cabana Server to deliver friendly, attentive beverage and dining service inside our waterpark venues and outdoor cabanas. You will greet guests, share menu knowledge, take orders, and ensure a seamless experience in a luxurious, family-friendly atmosphere.

The role emphasizes personalized service, teamwork, and embodying our Promise to Lead with Love, guiding associates and delivering extraordinary guest moments across resort locations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Alcohol awareness/safety certificate may be required by state/local law.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• General food and beverage knowledge; front-of-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive service to guests in a waterpark setting.
• Greet guests, describe specials, guide menu selections and accommodate dietary needs.
• Take orders, input into POS, relay to kitchen/bar, and deliver orders with accuracy and timing.
• Ensure safe food handling and maintain a clean, safe environment for guests and associates.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Customer service

Reading comprehension

Food & beverage knowledge

Job 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.

Cabana Server

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Cabana Server. In this role, you will provide friendly, responsive service to create a beyond expectations beverage and dining experience for all guests.

We are hiring for Indoor Cabana Servers, located inside our Waterpark, as well as Outdoor Cabana Servers.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise toLead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll provide personalized, attentive service in a relaxed, waterpark setting, ensuring guests enjoy a seamless and luxurious stay.

Position starting as early as September.

Pay Rate - $2.13/Hr + Tips

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly, and courteous service at all times.
• Greet guests, inform them of drink specials, provide menu tours, and recommend items you genuinely feel guests will enjoy and advise on any menu changes.
• Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders in the point-of-sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar and relay any special dietary needs and special requests.
• Deliver food and beverage orders from kitchen and bar with appropriate service trays to guests in a timely manner, along with the appropriate accompaniments and condiments from service bars.
• Follow safe food handling procedures and provide a safe environment for our guests and associates.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• State or Local Law may require a certificate upon completion of an alcohol awareness/safety class.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• General food and beverage knowledge, involving at least 1 year of front-of-the-house operations, is preferred.

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.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.