Seasonal Festival Bar Manager (Fast-Paced)

Virginia Farm Bureau; Doswell (VA); On-site; USD 1,405,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Farm Bureau is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee all alcohol operations during the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell, VA. The role is temporary and includes opening and closing bar locations daily, coordinating POS and ID scanning systems, and ensuring restocking across multiple festival venues.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, multitasking, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor setting from September 25 to October 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and multitasking ability are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask across locations.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
• Able to work well in a team and be punctual.
• Must be able to work multiple days in a row.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Festival Loop Harvest Landing Special Events in Meadow Hall Rodeo and FBC alcohol operations.
• Open and close bar locations each day.
• Connect POS devices and ensure staff know how to operate the POS.
• Distribute wristbands and ID scanners.
• Disconnect all POS equipment at the end of the day.
• Communicate with locations on restocking needs.
• Coordinate restocking and oversee Clover and ID scanner equipment.
• Be the primary contact for bartenders.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Fast-paced work

Problem solving

Team orientation

Punctuality

Stamina for multi-day work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS devices

ID scanners

Clover

Job description

Virginia Farm Bureau is seeking a Bar Manager to oversee all alcohol operations during the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell, VA. The role is temporary and includes opening and closing bar locations daily, coordinating POS and ID scanning systems, and ensuring restocking across multiple festival venues.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, multitasking, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor setting from September 25 to October 4, 2026.