Bartender

True Food Kitchen; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant dining discount

Pet insurance

Health care via Hooray Health

Volunteer time off

SupportLinc EAP

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Gaithersburg, MD is hiring bartenders who blend warm hospitality with mixology know-how. You’ll craft signature cocktails, brew specialty beverages, and create memorable guest experiences.

Join a team that values guest focus, compliance with alcohol laws, and teamwork. Flexible shifts include nights and weekends; part-time options available up to 40 hours per person. Health benefits and dining discounts accompany your role.

Qualifications

• Passion for service and hospitality required.
• Experience bartending or mixology is essential.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of wine, beer, spirits and specialty drinks desired.
• Friendly, guest-focused demeanor essential.

Responsibilities

• Craft signature cocktails and house-made beverages.
• Build relationships with guests and provide top-tier hospitality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bar area.
• Follow alcohol laws and financial procedures.
• Perform opening/closing side work and assist with inventory.

Skills

Passion for service

Hospitality mindset

Bartending or Mixology experience

Legal age to serve alcohol

Availability nights weekends holidays

Knowledge of wine beer spirits

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Who We're Inviting To The Table

Our bartenders create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, understand the difference between service and hospitality, and genuinely enjoy brightening someone’s day with a great drink!

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Passionate about service and hospitality
• Of legal age to serve alcohol
• Experienced in bartending or mixology
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledgeable about wine, beer, spirits, and specialty drinks
• Friendly, attentive, and guest-focused

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Craft signature cocktails and house-made juices
• Brew lattes and other specialty beverages
• Build relationships with guests and provide top-tier hospitality
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bar area
• Follow alcohol laws and financial procedures
• Perform opening/closing side work and assist with inventory

What You Can Look Forward To

• We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program to get you to that next position in your career
• AM/PM and Mid-day shifts available
• Part time to 40 hours available per person
• Part time team members are offered access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc which offers to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues
• Restaurant Dining Discount
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life changing events

Compensation: Starting at state tipped minimum wage/hour + Tips*

• Location/state & shift dependent - Please refer to minimum and maximum hiring range for estimate of weekly earnings.

True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.