Bartender

Fogo de Chão; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 11,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fogo de Che3o is hiring a bartender to welcome guests and tailor beverage offerings to preferences. You will craft drinks, inform guests about specials, and upsell where appropriate while ensuring legal age verification and compliant service.

You will manage multiple tables, handle cash/credit transactions, and work in a fast-paced dining environment. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance options for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking orders.
• Informing customers about new beverages and specials; upsell where appropriate.
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol; responsible service of alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and guidelines; garnishing glasses and presenting drinks.
• Handle multiple tables and tasks efficiently; balance cash and process payments accurately.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to answer questions and upsell.

Skills

Customer service

Upselling

Cash handling

Beverage knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities.We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words, it’s how we do things every day.Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:BartenderEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking ordersInforming customers about new beverages and specialsBe knowledgeable of all menu items, their contents and preparation methods in order to accurately respond to customer questions, make menu recommendations and upsell where appropriateSelecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customersChecking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcoholProvide responsible service of alcoholic beverages, complying with all local, state, and federal liquor laws and food safety regulationsTaking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stockedPrepare and serve menu items according to Fogo de Chao recipes and guidelines, using proper equipment and ingredientsHandle multiple tables and tasks in an efficient manner, clean and clear tablesHandling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.Educate self and assist co-workers in understanding basic “bar vocabulary”, i.e., wine and liquor varieties, types of mixed drinks, etc.Perform all reasonable tasks assigned by managementPhysical DemandsThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and stand for prolong hours. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high stress situations.Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify EmployerThis position has a fixed rate of $4.00 and is also eligible to receive tips. Additional details regarding tips will be made available during onboarding or upon request.