Bartender - Craft brewery & Bar (Brewpub)
About us

We are a LGBTQ+ owned craft brewery that strives to be a cornerstone of the NoMa & DC community, committed to a diverse team, neighbors, & planet we all share. We offer up delicious beer, wine, cider, and cocktails, a variety of events and entertainment, and a delicious menu of meals and shareables.

Lead Bartender- Craft Brewery / Brewpub

Must be 21 to serve alcohol

Must possess a valid ABRA ABC Manager License! This is a requirement for the role

Must have at least 2 years of high volume bartending experience

JOB DUTIES

Be gracious, friendly, patient and have a helpful attitude towards guests
Serve draft beer adhering to the Cicerone guidelines
Make and serve craft cocktails and all other alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages
Serve customers at the bar top and order line
Be helpful in guiding guests through our beer options, help them build beer flights if desired.
Direct barbacks and host to tasks that need to be done immediately in and around the patios and taproom
ID check guests adhering to our ID check policy
Accurately run tabs for drinks and other offerings using a tablet POS system
Have a strong knowledge of all products sold - Craft Beer, Cider, Wine, and Liquor
Maintain a clean and inviting taproom and surrounding areas
Restocking, cleaning, setup and/or breakdown of the bar, taproom, restrooms, patio, and all other service areas as needed
Change Kegs when needed in an accurately and timely manner
Clean various glassware, utensils, bar equipment, tables, etc.
Follow all safety and health regulations
Understand that we are a safe space for all, and discrimination is not tolerated
We host all sorts of events including : Drag Shows, Trivia, Drag Bingo, Sports events, Comedy Shows. Must be able to work in high volume and possibly loud environments without judgement.
Perform Opening and/or Closing Manager duties
Maintain current ABRA license

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least 2 years bartending experience in a high volume bar, restaurant, brewpub, or brewery setting.
Enjoy Board games and/or be willing to learn about them.
Ability to work efficiently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Enjoy working in public in a positive friendly manner
Ability to take direction and work both independently as well as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, other staff and management
Passion for craft beer and brewing with a desire to learn more
Knowledge of craft cocktails and liquors, with a desire to create recipes
Positive, fun attitude and self-motivated work ethic
Must be TIPS (DC) Certified within 30 days of hire
Be able to work in a noisy and often very active environment
Ability to stand in one place for extended periods of time
Ability to work outside for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Commitment to learn basic ASL to assist guests. Must be comfortable interacting with guests who may be hard of hearing or hearing impaired.
Flexible schedule with availability on nights and weekends. We are open 11:30am - 12am on weekdays, and 11:30am - 1am Friday and Saturdays.
Willingness & ability to engage with digital interface for scheduling & team communication. We use Tablets, and Internet based scheduling systems.
This is a part time position, 2-3 shifts a week, but has the option of full time for ideal candidate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bar management experience
Committed to learning basic ASL
Must have or obtain ABRA Manager License by start date (required)
Must have or get Cicerone Certified - Beer Server Level 1 in first 6 months
Bar, Restaurant, or Brewery Experience (required)
Board Game familiarity is desired.
Must have or get TIPS certified (for DC) in first 30 days (required)

Requirements to Apply:
-Must submit a current resume, with correct dates and information. Incomplete resumes will not be considered.

-Must provide current availability and not change availability in first 90 days
-Must be 21 to serve alcohol in DC

-ABRA ABC Manager License

No Phone Calls, Emails or Direct Messages about this job.
You must apply through indeed or our company website.

All responses will be sent by email via Indeed. If you are selected for an interview you must respond to the interview request to be considered.
Failure to show for an interview will disqualify you from consideration.

Pay is $33-35 an hour + Tips
Credit card tips paid on biweekly paycheck, cash tips paid weekly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance

Experience:

Bar management: 1 year (Preferred)
Bartending: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ABRA ABC Manager License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Washington, DC 20002 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Red Bear Brewing Company

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