Bartender - City Cruises DC

Hornblower • Part-time • Washington, DC, US • $17 / hour • 1w ago

Starting pay - $17.95 plus tips

City Experiences is seeking Bartenders to join our 2025 team for our City Cruises operation in Washington, DC

About Us:

City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

The successful Bartender mixes high-quality beverages, provides prompt and consistent service at guest and service bars, is hospitable and cordial to guests and coworkers, acts safely and responsibly, and is knowledgeable about the vessel and the skyline.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT service system
Accurately follow recipes for all beverages; must have thorough knowledge of all beverage offerings and prices
Provide prompt and consistent bar service to guests and servers throughout the cruise
Set up and break down bar - stock and restock bar according to prescribed par specifications; clean bar thoroughly in accordance with standard operating procedures
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the bar and all common areas and service stations; clean glasses, utensils, bar equipment, bar tops, refrigerators, and all other equipment and work areas
Accurately charge guests for onboard purchases; enter order into the point of sale system, collect payment and return all change
Provide information to guests including beverage and food menu descriptions, entertainment options, cruise route and points of interest
Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards
Other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor on duty

Requirements & Qualifications:

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required
At least one (1) year of previous bartending experience required
Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
Must have comprehensive knowledge of beverage recipes
Basic computer skills are required
Must possess a service orientation - actively looking for ways to help others
Will work for extended periods of time without sitting
Required to lift heavy items such as liquor boxes and ice bins up and down stairs
Responsible for bar till; proper cash handling is required
Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
Must meet state age requirements

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
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