About the Club
The University Club of Washington, D.C. is one of America’s oldest and finest private, member-owned clubs. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, The University Club was founded in 1904 and is one of the nation’s most historic city clubs. It has the honor of consistently being recognized as a Distinguished Club of the World and was most recently ranked #14 among the nation’s Top 50 Best City Clubs in America by Platinum Clubs of America. Just three blocks from the White House, the Club contains seven indoor and outdoor dining venues, 60 guest rooms, two squash courts, one pool, one full-service day spa, a newly renovated fitness complex, and special event venues. The hallmarks of our Club are elegance and tradition, athletics, sociability, and a celebration of intellectual pursuits.
The University Club of Washington, D.C. is seeking a dynamic and customer-focused individual to join our team as a part-time bartender. As a Bartender at the Founder's Pub within The University Club of Washington, DC, you will be responsible for providing an exceptional beverage service experience to our esteemed members and their guests. Your role will involve expertly crafting and serving a diverse array of cocktails, beers, and wines, ensuring that each drink meets our high standards of quality and presentation. The bartender will create a welcoming and professional atmosphere by engaging with patrons, addressing their beverage preferences, and offering knowledgeable recommendations. In addition to bartending duties, you may also assist with limited food service to enhance the overall guest experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Preparing the Pub for service, i.e. stock bar, ice, mixers, garnish and have updated copies of menus.
· Prepare all beverages (alcohol & non-alcoholic)
· Provides service to members/guests in a professional manner
· Provides bar service in food and beverage outlets and be a team player during busy times.
· Prepare ordering requisitions for beer, wine, liquor and soft drinks to be submitted to the Purchasing Manager daily.
· Mix and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, beer, and wine, in line with club recipes and high standards.
· Provide expert recommendations and interact with members/guests to enhance their beverage experience.
· Greet and engage with members and guests in a professional and friendly manner.
· Address and resolve any requests or concerns efficiently to ensure a pleasant experience.
· Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring proper stocking and inventory control.
· Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including food safety procedures if applicable.
· Work effectively with other staff members to ensure smooth bar operations and support team efforts.
· Works and setup/prep the Pub for the AM/PM shift (which includes stocking, polishing glass and cleanliness of the Pub).
· Ensure adherence to all legal requirements for the serving of alcohol, including verifying the age of patrons and monitoring for signs of intoxication.
· Assist in training new bartenders as needed and contribute to a positive work environment as needed.
· All other duties as assigned by management.
Special Requirements:
· Must be 21 years or older.
· Must possess an outgoing personality.
· Must possess honesty and integrity.
· Must be always courteous and tactful.
· Must treat others with kindness and respect.
· Ability to appear for work on time.
· Ability to interact well with coworkers.
· Ability to understand and follow posted rules and procedures.
· Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
· Must be flexible with scheduled hours.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
· Proven experience of 2-3 years as a bartender with a comprehensive knowledge of mixology and beverage service.
· Maintain a valid ABRA (Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration) license for Washington, DC, as required.
· Must possess a valid ABRA (Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration) license for Washington, DC.
· Certification in responsible alcohol service is preferred.
Physical Functions:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and/or sit up to eight hours per day.
· Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls.
· Reach with hands and arms.
· Hearing and talking sufficiently to communicate with members and staff.
· Specific vision abilities include close vision, vision sufficient to read, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
· Must be able to push, pull or lift to 35 lbs.
· Independent mobility through clubhouse.
The job description in no way states or implies these are the only duties to be performed by the Bartender. As necessary, the staff will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related or unrelated duties as assigned by club Management. The University Club of Washington, DC reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
For more information about our company, visit our Website: www.universityclubdc.com. Interested candidates can submit a resume to Human Resources at resume@universityclubdc.com.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week
Benefits:
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Work Location: In person
