Bartender

Washington, DC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

flexible schedule

workplace wellness programs

Job Description

The prestigious and private members' club located in Washington, DC, stands out as an elite institution catering to an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clientele. This distinguished club provides an exclusive and refined dining experience to its carefully curated membership base, emphasizing both exceptional service and sophisticated ambiance. The club values tradition, excellence, and discretion, making it a prime destination for those seeking a private and luxurious environment for socializing, dining, and networking. The establishment is well-regarded for its commitment to superior quality, attention to detail, and a seamless blend of classic and contemporary offerings that resonate with the sophisticated tastes of its members.

Within this exclusive setting, an exciting opportunity has emerged for a skilled and creative bartender to join the club's dedicated operations team. This role is integral to the daily functions and overall success of the club, focusing on the preparation and presentation of premium beverage offerings. The bartender will contribute significantly to creating an elevated and memorable dining experience that aligns with the club's high standards and mission of operational excellence.

As a bartender at this esteemed club, you will be responsible for planning, prepping, and delivering quality beverage service that meets the exacting standards set by the club. This includes crafting cocktails, managing workstations, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to health and safety regulations. You will work closely with the bar lead and floor manager to ensure smooth and efficient operations, forecast requirements, and continually improve service methods.

This role demands not only mixology expertise but also excellent organizational skills, a thorough understanding of sanitation protocols, and the ability to work in a dynamic, member-facing environment. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate the club's varied shifts and service demands. The nature of the clientele and the setting require the bartender to uphold a polished and professional demeanor, demonstrating a passion for both traditional and contemporary beverage preparation. The position offers an opportunity to thrive within a close-knit, high-performing culinary team and to contribute materially to the differentiation of the club's overall service experience.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years bartending experience in luxury establishments
Strong knowledge of mixology and beverage preparation techniques
Excellent communication skills in English
Ability to adhere to health and safety regulations
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Physical stamina to stand for extended periods
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a team environment

Job Qualifications

At least 2 years experience as a bartender in a luxury establishment
Proven bartender experience, including experience in a similar position
Ability to satisfactorily communicate in job-related English
Understanding of food and safety and sanitation practices
Excellent understanding of various mixology methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Ability to work varied shift and flexible schedule in a high paced, member facing and noisy environment

Job Duties

Responsible for the preparation, organization, and presentation of cocktails from assigned station
Communicates frequently and clearly to the lead bartender as to orders and progress on orders
Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation and health regulations and club requirements
Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental and club policies and procedures
Meet with bar lead and floor manager to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance
Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the workstations
rectify any deficiencies and maintain throughout the shift
Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for assigned service
Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards
Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and club requirements
Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted beverage cost
Complete opening and closing duties including setting up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies, inspecting cleanliness and working condition of all tools and equipment, checking production schedule and pars, establishing priority items for the day, informing bar lead of any supplies needed