Job Title: Bartender
Location: Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $23-$25 per hour
Department: Dining Services
About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Inspir requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.
Inspir is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Inspir, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Previous bartending experience required
- ServSafe & TIPS or similar acceptable alcohol training certificate preferred
- Experience with and passion for working with seniors
- Experience with point-of-sale systems preferred
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities & Personal Characteristics
- Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression - Must be able to convey and understand information and ideas in English
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
- Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations
- Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular situation
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by residents and guests
- Ability to stand for long hours and walk long distances without fatigue
- Ability to bend, stretch, stoop and reach repeatedly without difficulty
- Exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
- Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels
- Ability to multi-task
- Free of communicable diseases.
- Utilize technology as a means of communication necessary to support resident needs and ensure operational compliance as well as resident safety and security
Typical Work Duties & Functions
- Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the residence
- Maintain professional appearance at all times
- Complete opening/closing duties according to protocols set forth
- Prepare drinks for residents and guests using recipes provided
- Record any purchase of food or beverage into point-of-sale system accurately
- Serve drinks to residents and guests
- Have full knowledge of the entire food and drink menu, as well as daily specials, desserts, etc.
- Provide attentive service, focusing on residents’ and guests’ needs
- Clear and clean tables when residents and guests leave, return dishes/glasses to the bar area to be washed
- Wash all glassware and maintain a sanitary environment in accordance with local health codes
- At no time shall a drink be served to any associate on the floor unless with prior approval from General Manager
- Complete daily beverage inventory and issue requisitions to maintain par levels as needed, using full bottle for empty method
- Monitor residents and guests for intoxication and report such findings to immediate supervisor, General Manager or Director of Nursing immediately and prior to serving the resident or guest additional drinks
- Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his or her attention
- Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations
- Ensure that all side work is completed before leaving property
- Ensure that all restock and cleaning is performed at close of shift
- Maintain records of inventory and purchases according to policy
- Participate in on-going in-service and training requirements
- Follow emergency procedures
- Understand and comply with all Inspīr safety practices and procedures.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Why You'll Love working for Us:
- Competitive wages
- Flexible shifts
- Growth opportunities
- Bonus & incentive programs
- Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.
