Bartender

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management's Hilton Fairfax location in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced Mixologist/Bartender to join the restaurant team. You will prepare beverages, interact with guests, and ensure timely service while maintaining guest satisfaction.

The position requires knowledge of liquor regulations, basic cash handling, menu familiarity, and the ability to stand and lift up to 30 lbs. The hourly rate is $12/hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or mixology preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal liquor regulations.
• Ability to handle cash and guest checks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages and food to guests.
• Assist other servers and act as lounge cashier.
• Know the menu and answer guest questions accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Drink preparation

English proficiency

Garnish & presentation

Guest interaction

Stock handling

Education

Food Handler Card

Tools

Beverage equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 631 - Fairfax Hilton - Fairfax, VA 22033

The Hilton Fairfax is located in Northern Virginia's tree-lined Fair Lakes neighborhood and no more than a half-mile from various retail and dining. The hotel offers 316 well-appointed guest rooms with 9 bespoke meeting rooms and over 10,000 square feet of event spaces, the Hilton Fairfax is the perfect venue for any occasion.

Located in the hotel lobby, Nova Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner offering traditional comfort dishes blending Virginia and Mid-Atlantic influences.

The Hilton Fairfax is looking for an experienced and friendly Mixologist/Bartender to join the restaurant team. Bartenders prepare and serve beverages and/or food to the guests in a friendly, courteous and timely manner, resulting in guest satisfaction. Bartenders prepare beverages for other server to supply to guests, and act as cashier for the lounge. Bartenders must be familiar with the restaurant menu and offerings to prepare drinks accurately and be able to answer guest questions.

Hourly rate for this position is $12/hour plus tips.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
• Basic English language writing skills necessary for completion of requisitions, and vouchers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.
• Lifting Fifty (30) pounds maximum.
• Constant standing & walking required.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.