Bartender

Level99 Entertainment; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Level99 Entertainment in McLean, VA is seeking a friendly and energetic Bartender to create a warm, inviting atmosphere for guests and players. You will anticipate needs, know the menu, and mix cocktails with enthusiasm while complying with safety and sanitation standards.

You will work with a team, greet guests, handle POS transactions, restock supplies, and help ensure exemplary service during busy shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and sanitation codes and policies.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Positive, upbeat and energetic attitude; ability to learn quickly.
• Must be 21+ years old (Virginia).

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and provide attentive service.
• Know the menu and be aware of food allergies; communicate with guests.
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; mix cocktails.
• Process transactions using the POS system; handle guest payments.
• Restock bar inventory; maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene standards and policies.
• Collaborate with team to ensure seamless guest experience.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Bartender experience

Drink mixing knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Integrity and professionalism

Education

Bartender training certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

A Bartender at Level99 provides exceptional hospitality, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for all restaurant guests and entertainment players with genuine enthusiasm. They anticipate guest needs, possess extensive food and beverage knowledge, and work effectively with the team to ensure seamless and exemplary service.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests ensuring a warm welcoming but not overbearing presence
• Be present and attentive by recognizing visual cues of guests’ needs before they realize what they need
• Convey enthusiasm for our food and beverage menus while maintaining proper knowledge of the menu and food allergies within dishes
• Work as a team at all times, looking to support one another and prioritize on behalf of the guest
• Accurately process transactions using the POS system including guest payments and order tracking
• Understand and follow the steps of service
• Check identification of guests to verify they are of legal drinking age
• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Comply with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies
• Perform all other duties as needed

Position Requirements

• Previous experience as a Bartender
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Relevant training certificate
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of health and sanitation code and policies
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• High integrity and professionalism
• A positive, joyful, upbeat, and energetic attitude - leading by example
• Must be 21 years old or older, the legal age to bartend in Virginia

Other Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous high volume experience
• Strong knowledge of beer and cocktail programs

Working Conditions

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Able to work eight hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment

Who We Are

Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life‑size mini‑games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real‑world challenges. Each game lasts about 1-4 minutes and is built for 2-6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player‑vs‑Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard.

Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full‑service bar and award‑winning restaurant — featuring scratch‑cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details.

While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!

Who You Might Be a Fit For

• Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
• Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
• Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
• Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"

Level99 is an E-Verify employer.

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