Bartender

About the role

Welcome to the Virginia Guesthouse, a 214-room hotel opening in April 2026, featuring 25,000 square feet of conference and event space on the beautiful Grounds of the University of Virginia. We're seeking a highly motivated, customer-focused Bartender to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they arrive or move about the bar area
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar daily
• Guide guests on their beverage journey through descriptive selling of the menu
• Accurately take orders, confirming all special requests
• Be the master of the bar, understanding the details to enhance the conversation
• Work collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
• Absorb guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happy
• Finalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentation
• Requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits
• Mixes, garnishes, and presents drinks following standard ingredient recipes and practicing portion control
• Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest
• Locks up and stores all beverages, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank

Requirements

• Engaging and welcoming personality
• Current bartenders' certification or appropriate license
• Knowledgeable in the latest trends around mixology
• Descriptive and able to sell
• 2-4 years of bartender experience
• Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Passionate about hospitality and ready to shape the guest experience from day one
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact

Skills

• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Time management and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of alcohol service laws and regulations

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement plans, and paid time off, along with unique perks like on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Pay

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Schedule

The schedule for the Bartender position at the Virginia Guesthouse will be determined based on the needs of the team and the department. Please note that this is a temporary requisition and subject to change.