Bartender

Tropical Smoothie Cafe; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No night shifts

Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Meal Discounts

Employee Perks

Job summary

Another Broken Egg Cafe in Virginia is seeking an experienced Bartender who will greet guests, take orders, mix drinks, and ensure a memorable dining experience in a daytime-focused, high-energy environment.

You'll work with a supportive team, learn our southern-inspired menu and beverage program, and help deliver exceptional guest service with a friendly, hospitality-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of bartending experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work on schedule in correct uniform; maintains hygiene and cleanliness.
• Sets up bar, opens/side work, stocks, and par levels; prepares bar items.
• Orders and stocks liquor, beverages, and bar supplies per restaurant procedure.
• Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; adheres to recipes.
• Greets guests, makes suggestions, and uses guest names during service.
• Takes and rings orders; prepares beverages for service staff.
• Observes guests to ensure satisfaction and respond to requests.
• Maintains cleanliness/organization of bar areas and storage.
• Complies with liquor laws and restaurant policies.
• Works as a team to enhance the guest dining experience.
• Communicates issues to Manager on Duty; presents checks and processes payments.
• Performs cashiering for service staff and restaurant; adheres to ABE standards.

Skills

Bartending experience

Job description

At Another Broken Egg Cafe, brunch isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. We are known for our chef-inspired Southern cuisine, craft cocktails, and elevated breakfast, brunch, and lunch experiences served in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Our concept is built around hospitality that goes beyond expectations. We believe in creating memorable moments for every guest — what many call “unreasonable hospitality.” That means anticipating needs before they are spoken, turning ordinary interactions into extraordinary experiences, and empowering our staff to create moments guests never forget.

And because we specialize in breakfast and brunch, we do not operate night shifts — ever. Our staff enjoy evenings with family and friends while working with a high-performing, daytime-focused hospitality team.

As a Bartender, you will be one of the driving forces behind the cafe’s success, interacting with guests to ensure exemplary service in an efficient manner while dining at Another Broken Egg Cafe. Take orders, serve food and drinks, answer inquiries about the menu and comply with the wishes of the guest, as well as suggestively sell food and drinks. Work closely with Food Runners and Bussers to ensure guests receive excellent service. responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations. Your focus will be delivering an exceptional dining experience that reflects our commitment to culinary excellence, craft cocktails and inspired, above-and-beyond hospitality.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

• No night shifts — ever
• Medical (for full-time team members)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Meal DiscountsEmployee Perks (Discounts on purchases for gyms, movies, car insurance, phone/internet, etc)
• Positive, people-first culture

Pay

$5/hour + Tips (Average earning potential of $15/hour-$25/hour). We guarantee that your hourly wage plus tips will never fall below the Virginia state minimum wage. Our experienced bartenders typically make between $15 and $25 an hour.

Main Responsibilities

• Reports to work as indicated on the work schedule and in the correct uniform. Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts.
• Correctly sets-up bar and completes all opening/side work duties to include cleaning, stocking, checking and achieving par levels, making bulk recipes and preparing all items for the bar.
• Orders, requisitions, and stocks all liquor, beverage, and other bar supplies according to procedures established in the restaurant, as required
• Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and dining room guests while adhering to all ABE specifications, recipes, and procedures.
• Greets all bar guests immediately, makes suggestions and answers questions regarding food, beverages, and service. Practices salesmanship to enhance the dining experience. Uses guests’ names regularly throughout the beverage service.
• Takes, records, and rings all food and beverage items ordered by bar guests. Prepares beverages for the service staff upon receipt of a computer beverage ticket.
• Observes bar guests to ensure that guests are satisfied with food, beverages, and service; immediately recognizes and responds to any guest’s needs and/or requests.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the bar counter, back bar, bar work areas, shelving and storage areas up to ABE standards.
• Adheres to and complies with all state/local liquor laws and ABE policies regarding the service of alcoholic beverages.
• Practices teamwork by assisting fellow employees whenever possible, to enhance our guests’ dining experience.
• Communicates to the Manager on Duty all situations where a guest may express concern or dissatisfaction with any aspect of the dining experience.
• Correctly presents the guest check and processes payment for all food and beverages sold.
• Performs the cashiering function for the service staff and restaurant.
• Performs all duties and maintains knowledge of all ABE standards and procedures

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of bartending experience, preferred
• Must be able to lift, handle and carry beverage items, supplies, glass racks, small wares and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a good sense of balance, be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to obtain and store food, beverage items, small wares, and service equipment.
• Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to four hours in length.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, employees, and guests.

Who You Are

You are a staff member who believes hospitality is both art and discipline. You thrive in strong teams, hold high standards, and contribute to creating an environment where guests feel valued and fellow team members feel respected and heard. You understand that culture drives performance — and you lead by example every day.

Another Broken Egg Cafe isn't your typical breakfast, brunch, or lunch restaurant. Our passion is delivering uncompromising, southern-inspired culinary innovation and "craveably" delicious dishes. On our menu, you will find chef-inspired, breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes as well as hand-crafted cocktails, spiked cold brews, mimosas and a full bar.
We treat each other, our guests, and our communities like friends and family. We’re passionate about delivering a consistent and authentic guest experience, and we know we accomplish more when we work together. Everyone on our team is empowered to make our business better, and we invest in the growth of those who bring our purpose to life every day.