Bartender – Full-Time, Part-Time & Seasonal

Location: Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Pay: Hourly + Tips
Schedule: Flexible scheduling available (days, evenings, weekends, and seasonal)

The Cavalier Resort is seeking skilled and hospitality-driven Bartenders to join our team across several unique dining and cocktail venues throughout the resort. From rooftop cocktail experiences and craft cocktail lounges to beachfront bars and casual dining concepts, bartenders play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Bartenders may work in one or more venues across the resort, including:

• Orion’s Roof – rooftop dining and craft cocktails
• Becca – upscale dining with curated beverage program
• The Hunt Room – tavern-style bar with whiskey focus
• The Raleigh Room – craft cocktail lounge
• Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill – coastal dining and bar service
• Tacos N Tequila – tequila and margarita-forward concept
• The Deck – oceanfront cocktails and seasonal service
• Food & beverage outlets at Embassy Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort including Arbuckle’s Bar & Grill

Position Overview

Bartenders are responsible for preparing and serving beverages while providing engaging and attentive service to guests. This role requires strong beverage knowledge, efficiency in a fast-paced environment, at least 21 years of age, and a passion for hospitality.

What You’ll Do

🍸 Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and standards

🍹 Recommend cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits to guests

🧾 Accurately enter orders into the POS system and manage bar tabs

🍽 Support servers by preparing drinks for dining room service

🧊 Maintain bar cleanliness, stock levels, and organization

💬 Engage with guests and create a welcoming bar environment

💳 Process payments and handle cash accurately

🤝 Work collaboratively with servers, barbacks, and kitchen staff

🌟 Uphold the resort’s standards for hospitality, safety, and service

What We’re Looking For

✔ Bartending or hospitality experience preferred

✔ Knowledge of spirits, cocktails, beer, and wine

✔ Strong multitasking and guest service skills

✔ Ability to work efficiently during high-volume service

✔ Positive, team-oriented attitude

✔ Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

✔ Must meet Virginia requirements for alcohol service

Position Types

We are hiring for:

Full-Time Bartenders
Consistent schedules and eligibility for benefits

Part-Time Bartenders
Flexible schedules ideal for additional income or school schedules

Seasonal Bartenders
Great for peak resort seasons and summer months

Why Join The Cavalier Resort

✨ Work across multiple unique restaurants and bars within a premier oceanfront resort

💵 Competitive hourly pay plus tips

📅 Flexible scheduling options

🍽 Employee dining and resort discounts

📈 Opportunities to grow within multiple hospitality concepts

🌊 Beautiful oceanfront workplace environment

Associate Responsibilities specific for this role and Department:

1. Set up assigned station per outlet standards, specifications and inventories.
2. Make & serve drinks to guests & cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures & policies regarding beverage & safety controls.
3. Greet, interact and engage with guest in a highly professional manner exceeding guest expectations at all times.
4. Accomplish daily assignments and checklists as assigned.
5. Assist other bartenders and servers whenever necessary for total unity and teamwork to ensure efficient and quality service to all guests.
6. Maintain front and back of the house cleanliness standards to ensure that the highest quality products are consistently being delivered to the guest at all times.
7. Manage time and bar section productivity according to the volume of business in all areas.
8. Ring guest checks; collect cash & process credits & room charges in the exact manner outlined by Company policies & procedures.
9. Complete liquor requisitions & supply lists.
10. Know and comply with state and city liquor laws.