Bartender

Columbia, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Salary

Range $43,200.00 - $96,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

On-call

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

401k plan

Restaurant Discounts

Meal Discount

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness resources

financial assistance fund

Career growth opportunities

merit recognition

exclusive discounts

Job Description

Rye Street Tavern is a distinguished dining destination located in the Baltimore Peninsula, recognized for its exceptional dining experiences and as a proud member of the prestigious Clyde's Restaurant Group. Established within a company that owns 14 diverse concepts across the DMV area, Rye Street Tavern offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment appealing to individuals eager to excel in the hospitality field. The restaurant is known for its unique ambiance, strategic location accessible by car and public transportation including the Charm City Circulator and local MTA bus routes, making it a convenient spot for both patrons and employees. Clyde's Restaurant Group brings decades of culinary excellence and a strong heritage dating back to 1963, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and outstanding guest service across its 15 properties, including renowned establishments like Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, and The Tombs. The group's commitment to employee growth and stability makes it a sought-after employer in the food service industry.

This role as a Bartender at Rye Street Tavern is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, customer-centric settings and are passionate about hospitality. With a competitive pay range of $900 to $2000 per week, the position offers a variety of shifts including part-time, full-time, and on-call, allowing flexibility to fit diverse schedules. The bartender is expected to maintain the highest level of service by preparing and serving drinks, engaging with guests to create a friendly atmosphere, and ensuring the bartender station is meticulously clean and well-stocked. This role emphasizes problem-solving skills and courteous interaction with customers, underscoring Clyde’s strong values of dignity and respect. The position also offers excellent training, including classroom and on-premises sessions, ensuring team members are well-equipped to succeed and grow professionally within the company. With generous benefits such as a 401k plan with competitive match, comprehensive health plans, employee assistance programs, and numerous discounts, the role promises both rewarding work and substantial support for personal well-being.

Job Requirements

Prior bartending experience required
Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel
Problem solver that can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
Great verbal and written communication skills
Flexible availability to work late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed

Job Qualifications

Prior bartending experience
Great verbal and written communication skills
Hospitality-driven attitude with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
Ability to handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
Flexible availability to work late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed

Job Duties

Wipe, clean, and polish the bar counter, shelves, bottles, glasses, and equipment
Inventory and stock the bar for setup with beverages, garnishes, and supplies
Receive drink orders from patrons and wait staff
Mix ingredients (i.e., liquor, mixers and juices, sugar, fruit, etc.) in preparing orders according to standard recipes
Ring drink and food orders from bar patrons into the register
Count inventories, requisition products, and restock the bar with beverages, utensils, linen, boutique products, and supplies
Stock clean glassware on glass shelves behind the bar
Slice, peel, and arrange fruit and other garnishes
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble blenders and other equipment
Receive, ring up, collect money, and make change for employee shift meals
Count and verify banks at the start of the shift, take a revenue report from the register, and count and reconcile banks against sales at the end of the shift
Collect and verify waiter banks from the wait staff at the end of the shift
Check IDs to verify drinking age
Socialize at the bar with patrons to create friendliness
Break down the bar at the end of the day and clean counters, shelves, refrigerators, storage cabinets, sinks, floors, and restock to closing par levels