Bartender

OTO Development; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holiday time

Travel discounts

Job summary

OTO Development is hiring a Bartender to join our hospitality team in Bethesda, MD. You will greet guests, craft cocktails and beverages, and ensure a memorable experience.

The role requires strong mixology skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Physical stamina to stand for long shifts and maintain high service standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old to serve alcoholic beverages.
• In-depth knowledge of alcohol and craft cocktails; strong mixology skills.
• Able to stand for up to eight hours and work a varied schedule including evenings, nights, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a timely manner and take orders.
• Prepare a large amount of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Interact with customers and make knowledgeable recommendations.
• Check IDs to confirm legal drinking age and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Operate cash registers and handle payments.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register / POS

Job description

We are pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for a Bartender.

What will you be doing most days?

• Greet customers in a timely manner
• Prepare a large amount alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages
• Interact positively with customers, take orders, and serve a variety of snacks and drinks
• Assess customers' needs and preferences while making knowledgeable recommendations
• Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations
• Operate cash registers, collect payments from customers, and return change
• Manage bar operation; including ordering and maintaining liquor and bar supplies

What are the requirements for this position?

• You must be a minimum of 21 years of age in order to serve alcoholic beverages
• You have in-depth knowledge of alcohol and craft cocktail bars and possess strong mixology skills
• You can be on your feet for up to eight hours
• You can communicate effectively with guests and other associates
• You must be able to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Physical Requirements For This Position

This is a physically demanding position. You must be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements

This position would require little to no travel.

This property is managed by OTO Development.

About OTO Development

OTO Development is an industry-leading hotel development and management company. Partnering with the strongest brands in hospitality, OTO owns and operates a portfolio of upscale select service, extended stay, and lifestyle hotels in key markets across the United States.

OTO has been honored as Developer of the Year by major brand partners multiple times while also earning accolades for outstanding guest service, operational excellence, community service, and sales, marketing, and revenue success.

Our company provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, company provided life insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holiday time, travel discounts, and more.

Revised 5/8/26