F&B Bartender(part-time)

Wine Train; Napa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily lunch

Shop discounts

Employee discounts

Historic setting

Energetic hospitality environment

Job summary

Napa Valley Wine Train is seeking a bartender to deliver exceptional beverage experiences aboard our historic train. You will serve classic cocktails, wines, and seasonal offerings while showcasing Napa Valley hospitality.

Seasonal Santa Train focus with evening/weekend shifts, ensuring guest satisfaction and a memorable journey through Napa Valley. Previous bartending or beverage-service experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience is preferred.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with professional hospitality.
• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages aboard the historic Napa Valley Wine Train.
• Maintain a polished, well-stocked bar and provide attentive guest service.
• Collaborate with servers to ensure seamless service during Santa Train season.
• Uphold safety, orderliness, and adherence to alcohol service laws.

Skills

Bartending experience

Guest service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Cocktail knowledge

Wine knowledge

English fluency

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Job description

Description

We Are

Work in Paradise! Join the team of the Napa Valley Wine Train. This historic, luxury, and iconic experience has been a staple in Napa’s Wine Country for over 30 years. As a Bartender, you’ll be part of this legacy while helping create unforgettable guest experiences during all Wine Train experiences.

You’ll bring your knowledge, personality, and passion for hospitality to our historic train, creating memorable moments for guests while serving thoughtfully crafted beverages and showcasing the best of Napa Valley.

Our Culture induvial distinction, collective soul

At Noble House Hotels & Resorts, we emphasize location, distinction, and soul. Our properties are not “one-size-fits-all,” and neither are our team members. What makes us unique is our people. We are individuals united by a shared passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine, celebrate one another’s strengths, and make work fun.

On the Napa Valley Wine Train, adventure is always on the menu—whether it’s our legendary excursions, seasonal experiences, or private events, there’s always something new to discover. Our Culture induvial distinction, collective soul

A day in the life

As a Bartender, you’ll bring flair, professionalism, and excellence to all of our Wine Train experiences, with a primary focus during our festive Santa Train season.

You’ll be part of our premium guest service team, creating exceptional beverage experiences aboard our historic train. From classic cocktails and wine service to festive seasonal offerings, you’ll help set the tone for an unforgettable journey through Napa Valley.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring pride, professionalism, and positive energy to every shift. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure, accuracy, and genuine hospitality. You’ll build rapport with guests, anticipate their needs, maintain a clean and organized bar, and work closely with servers and fellow team members to ensure seamless service.

We’re looking for someone who is personable, observant, dependable, and passionate about hospitality. Previous bartending experience is preferred, but we’re happy to consider individuals with strong restaurant or beverage-service experience who are eager to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Evening and weekend availability (no exceptions)
• 1 year of bartending or restaurant/beverage-service experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine preferred
• Wine knowledge and familiarity with Napa Valley history strongly preferred
• Ability to provide polished, engaging, and attentive guest service
• Ability to multitask, think critically, and actively listen
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain accuracy and composure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and safely work in a moving train environment
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service and willingness to follow all applicable laws and company policies
• Positive, adaptable, and hardworking attitude
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Seasonal availability: November 24 – December 23, 2026 (no exceptions)
• Mandatory schedule during Santa Train season
• Must be available for all shifts — no exceptions

Mandatory Santa Train Schedule

November 24 – December 24
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salary: $16.90 – $28.00 (including gratuity)

Offer and Benefits

Our Napa Valley Wine Train Bartenders enjoy:

• Daily complimentary lunch
• Discounts at the Wine & Gift Shop
• Employee discounts on Wine Train experiences
• The opportunity to work in a unique, historic Napa Valley setting
• A fun, energetic hospitality environment with opportunities to create memorable guest experiences

At Napa Valley Wine Train, we take pride in supporting initiatives around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Our DEIA committee brings together a variety of perspectives and expressions—and we’d love for you to share yours with our team.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts proudly provides an environment where every team member can succeed as their authentic self. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team rooted in family and a workplace where everyone is empowered to succeed based solely on their individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.