Bartender

U.S. Department of the Navy; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy's Naval District Washington Food and Beverage Division seeks a bartender capable of preparing and serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages at full-service bars, for events and banquets.

The role requires monitoring bar supplies, using knives and slicers for garnishes, serving non-mix drinks under guidance, mixing a variety of beverages, handling cash and inventory, and ensuring proper bar operation and safety of patrons.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages at full-service bar, special events, and banquets.
• Monitor bar supplies and replace shortages (beverages, garnishes, condiments, napkins, utensils) as needed.
• Skill in using knives and automatic slicers for garnishes.
• Serve non-mixed drinks under guidance of a bartender.
• Mix and serve beverages by combining liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters and garnishes.
• Serve liqueur, beer, and wine; mix drinks like Alexander, Margarita, Zombi, Singapore Sling.
• Set up a bar and anticipate supply shortages for timely replacement.
• Collect tabs, chits or cash and maintain cash and inventory accountability.
• Recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and seek assistance if needed.
• Follow manager’s oral or written instructions for proper bar operation.
• Maintain accountability for bar receipts and inventory for the period worked.

Job description

This position is located in the Food and Beverage Division in Naval District Washington.

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and serve all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a full-service bar, special event and/or banquet bars.

• The incumbent must have the ability to visually recognize shortages of supplies at the bar such as beverages, beer, condiments, garnishes, glasses, napkins, and utensils, and to replace them as needed.
• Skill is needed to use knives and automatic slicers in the preparation of garnishes such as or oranges, limes, and lemons.
• The incumbent has the ability to serve non-mix drinks under the close technical guidance of a bartender.

• Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of beverages by combining ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters and fruit garnishes.

  Serves liqueur, beer, and wine, and is skillful in mixing such beverages as an Alexander, Margarita, Zombi, Singapore Sling, etc.

  Skill to completely set-up a bar and to recognize impending shortages of supplies based on the volume of business and insure their timely replacement.

  Ability to collect tabs, chits or cash in appropriate amounts and is accountable for cash and inventory for the period worked.

  Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.

  Instructions concerning the proper operation of the bar are furnished orally or in writing by the manager.

  Incumbent is held responsible for the proper operation of the bar, receipts, and inventory accountability.