Longshot Hospitality is hiring for The Salt Line Ballston. The Salt Line is known for great atmosphere, superb hospitality, excellent food and an enjoyable vibe—the kind of place you meet up with friends again, and again. If this sounds interesting to you, we would love to meet you.

A bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and food to patrons of the restaurant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for set up, maintenance and breakdown of the bar
Accurately takes drink and food orders from patrons
Prepares drinks consistently according to standard recipes
Monitors and stocks bar levels, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, mixers, fruit, garnishments and other ingredients, glass ware, eating utensils, etc.
Handles all bar payments and transactions
Assists with beverage inventories
Greets all guests warmly and is prompt, attentive and responsive to guest needs and requests;
Assists in seating customers in the bar area, when necessary
Possesses superior beer, wine and food knowledge
Orders and serves food quickly and accurately
Communicates with staff, including but not limited to the kitchen and host
Submits drink orders into register, collects payment and makes changes
Ensures glassware is washed and sterilized
Prepares garnishes for drinks
Attends required trainings and meetings
Delivers an exceptional experience through outstanding hospitality and food service to the guests
Verify that all guests who purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe work area in a fast-paced environment
Safeguard cash and credit card information received by customers for payment of services
Maintain knowledge about the Restaurant’s food and beverage offerings, and cocktail and drink recipes, to communicate with customers and make recommendations

Other Duties and Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Continuous Learning - Seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance
Job Knowledge - Competent in cocktail recipes, beverage offerings (including beer and wine), menu and food offerings, use of bartending tools, POS system, and processes for inventory management, etc.
Independence – Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs
Oral Communication - Strong communication and interpersonal skills; speaks clearly and in a professional manner
Ethics - Works with honesty, integrity and professionalism
Organizational Support - Follows restaurant policies and procedures
Sales Skills - Maintains customer satisfaction and consistently uses suggestive and up-selling techniques
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction
Efficient - Completes work in timely manner
Alcohol Guidelines – Ensure that all state, local and restaurant guidelines regarding responsible service of alcohol are strictly adhered to. Ensure that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures
Focus – Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

MUST be fully vaccinated to be eligible for hire.
Education and/or Experience - Prior bartending experience is preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - TIPS Certification preferred
Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. The job may also require the employee to twist and bend frequently. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Interpersonal Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills. Can interact, engage and communicate well with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift

Ability to Commute:

Arlington, VA 22203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Arlington, VA 22203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

The Salt Line

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