Description

• Participate in J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after 30 days of service
• Create a welcoming atmosphere and provide hospitality with knowledge of resort facilities
• Maintain superior food service and quality standards
• Greet guests, take drink orders, make recommendations, and serve beverages
• Verify legal drinking age by checking identification
• Report safety issues or customer concerns to a supervisor
• Collaborate with staff to plan and execute food & beverage functions
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately and balance the register
• Take inventory of liquors and supplies, ordering within budgetary constraints
• Maintain a clean bar area, washing glasses and equipment per safety procedures
• Prepare bar setups for banquets and other events
• Provide clear direction to coworkers professionally and courteously
• Work primarily indoors but may involve patio or outdoor event service with exposure to weather and wildlife
• Frequent hand washing and maintenance of hygiene standards

Requirements

The Banquet Bartender prepares and serves beverages and food for banquet and catering functions, reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager or Catering Event Manager. The role requires knowledge of the resort’s facilities, proactive service standards, and the ability to handle cash, inventory, and bar setup for events.

Successful candidates are highly customer‑oriented, able to work under pressure, and possess strong team‑building skills. They are expected to embody the BlueStar core values of honesty and integrity, respect for the individual, teamwork, and competitive spirit.

Applicants should preferably hold a high school diploma and have at least one year of bartending experience in a resort setting. They must meet age requirements for serving alcohol, possess a current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® certification, and demonstrate basic math, communication, and detail‑oriented skills, as well as a flexible schedule for evenings and weekends.

• Demonstrate strong customer orientation and desire for closure
• Work effectively under pressure while balancing multiple priorities
• Exhibit strong team‑building, leadership, cooperation, and motivation skills
• High school diploma preferred
• One year of bartending experience in a resort setting preferred
• Meet state and federal age requirements for serving alcohol
• Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® certification
• Ability to perform basic math calculations for discounts and percentages
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members in both one‑on‑one and small‑group settings
• Read and comprehend simple instructions and memorandums
• Pay close attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment focusing on continuous improvement
• Noise level can be loud; ability to speak clearly and understand others in such conditions
• Physically active role requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching throughout shifts

Benefits

Trilogy® at Lake Frederick's Shenandoah Lodge & Athletic Club complex includes a lodge, athletic club, and shoreline outfitter, together offering over 36,000 square feet of indoor space with a lakeside veranda and patio. The restaurant, Region’s 117, and the Shenandoah Events Center are open to the public for dining reservations and private bookings. The campus is situated in the heart of Northern Virginia’s renowned Shenandoah Valley and the role pays $18 per hour.

Team members receive a variety of benefits, including medical, dental and life insurance for eligible full‑time staff, paid time off, paid holidays, sick leave for part‑time employees, and participation in a 401(k) plan after a short service period.

• Eligibility for company medical, dental and life insurance after 60 days of full‑time employment
• Accrue 120 hours of paid time off per year for full‑time team members
• Receive 7 paid holidays annually
• Part‑time employees accrue paid sick leave per state guidelines
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance