Bartender – Josephine Brasserie & Bar

Location: Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Position: Bartender
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Compensation: Hourly wage + tips

About Josephine

Josephine is a bustling French brasserie and bar located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Set inside a beautifully restored historic building, Josephine combines classic French cuisine, an extensive wine and spirits program, craft cocktails, and warm, polished hospitality.

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and hospitality-driven Bartender to join our Front of House team. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a high-volume environment while maintaining the attention to detail, product knowledge, and genuine hospitality expected in an upscale restaurant.

What You'll Do

As a Bartender at Josephine, you will be responsible for creating an exceptional experience for both bar guests and dining room guests while executing cocktails and beverages quickly, accurately, and consistently.

Responsibilities include:

Provide warm, attentive, and professional hospitality to every guest
Prepare classic and contemporary cocktails according to Josephine's recipes and standards
Develop strong knowledge of our cocktail, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage programs
Provide knowledgeable recommendations and confidently guide guests through beverage selections
Prepare beverages for both bar guests and dining room service
Maintain speed and accuracy during high-volume services
Properly open, set up, stock, maintain, and close the bar
Maintain appropriate levels of spirits, wine, beer, garnishes, glassware, ice, and other bar supplies
Follow proper recipes, measurements, pouring standards, and presentation guidelines
Maintain a clean, organized, and polished bar throughout service
Accurately enter orders and process guest payments through the POS system
Communicate effectively with servers, barbacks, hosts, managers, and the culinary team
Monitor guest alcohol consumption and follow responsible alcohol service practices
Follow all Virginia ABC regulations and company policies
Assist with inventory, restocking, prep, and other beverage-program responsibilities as needed
Participate in pre-shift meetings, tastings, training, and continuing beverage education
Help create the welcoming, energetic, and polished atmosphere that defines Josephine

What We're Looking For

Previous bartending experience in a high-volume restaurant, cocktail bar, hotel, or upscale hospitality environment strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer
Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and taking care of guests
Ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality or attention to detail
Strong communication and organizational skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to remain composed and positive during busy services
Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing beverage education
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry typical bar supplies

Knowledge of French wine, Cognac, Armagnac, aperitifs, digestifs, and classic French drinking culture is a plus, but we are happy to work with talented bartenders who are eager to learn.

What We Offer

Strong earning potential in a busy, high-volume restaurant
A sophisticated cocktail, wine, and spirits program
Ongoing wine, spirits, cocktail, and service education
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
A beautiful and unique workplace in historic Old Town Alexandria
A professional management team committed to training and development
Employee dining and company benefits where applicable
The opportunity to work with a talented hospitality team in one of Old Town's premier dining destinations

Join Our Team

We're looking for bartenders who understand that great bartending is about more than making drinks. It is about hospitality, consistency, personality, product knowledge, and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to continue developing your knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and wine, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today with your résumé and availability to be considered for the Bartender position at Josephine Brasserie & Bar.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $2.13 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is your favorite drink to make?

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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