Bartender

The Executive Branch • Full-time • United States • 2w ago

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and creative bartender

to join a prestigious and private members' club located in Washington, DC servicing UHNW clientele. The club offers a refined dining experience to its distinguished membership. This role is integral to the operations team, with a focus on delivering exceptional beverage offerings and contributing to an elevated and memorable dining experience.

Position Overview

The bartender will be responsible to plan, prep, and provide quality service in all areas of beverage and service production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards, recipes, and service guide specifications. They will maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment, in addition to preparing menu items at assigned station, ensuring service quality that meets the set standards.

Principal (Essential) Duties

Responsible for the preparation, organization, and presentation of cocktails from assigned station.
Communicates frequently & clearly to the lead bartender as to orders and progress on orders.
Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and club requirements.
Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental/club policies and procedures.
Meet with bar lead and floor manager to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.
Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the workstations; rectify any deficiencies & maintain throughout the shift.
Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for assigned service.
Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and club requirements.
Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted beverage cost.
Complete opening and closing duties (which include but are not limited to):
- Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to set standards.
- Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies. Ensure everything complies with set standards.
- Check production schedule and pars.
- Establish priority items for the day.
- Inform the bar lead of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

At least 2 years experience as a bartender in a luxury establishment.
Proven bartender experience, including experience in a similar position.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate in job-related English.
Understanding of food and safety and sanitation practices.
Excellent understanding of various mixology methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Ability to work varied shift and flexible schedule in a high paced, member facing and nosey environment.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a close-knit, high-performing culinary team within one of Washington, DC s private clubs. As a bartender you will play a key role in elevating the member dining experience and upholding the club s mission of operational excellence. If you are passionate about traditional and contemporary beverage preparation and service, thrive in a refined, service-focused environment, and take pride in your craft, we invite you to apply.