Bartender

Blueridge Restaurant Group; Shipley Corner (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits ( medical, dental, vision )

Advancement opportunities

Employee dining discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Blueridge Restaurant Group is seeking enthusiastic bartenders to join our team in a high-energy environment where hospitality and accuracy matter. You will craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, and serve non-alcoholic beverages with precision, while delivering warm, genuine hospitality to guests.

You will follow recipes, maintain a clean, well-stocked bar, verify IDs for responsible service, and work with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• At least two years of serving experience and one year of bartending experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays with flexible scheduling.
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Responsible alcohol service with age verification in accordance with policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, genuine hospitality while creating memorable guest experiences.
• Prepare handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages with consistency.
• Execute recipes and specifications while maintaining presentation standards.
• Maintain an impeccably clean, stocked bar and process orders accurately.
• Build rapport with guests through menu knowledge and recommendations.
• Ensure responsible service and verify IDs as required.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Multitasking

Cash handling

Wine/Spirits knowledge

Job description

Blueridge Restaurant Group is currently seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our Bartending Team! We are looking for optimistic, high-energy, professional individuals to provide excellent customer service to our guests and be a team player. Our bartenders must be able to make measured cocktails according to restaurant recipes. They must be able to serve alcohol to guests who are of age, and to serve responsibly as well as produce all drinks on service bar.What You’ll Enjoy:Competitive earnings with exceptional tip potentialPaid training and ongoing professional developmentMedical, dental, and vision benefitsOpportunities for advancement within a growing restaurant groupA collaborative, team-first culture that values hospitality and professionalismEmployee dining discountsFlexible schedulingResponsibilities of our Bartenders:Deliver warm, genuine hospitality while creating memorable guest experiences.Prepare handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages with consistency and precision.Execute recipes and specifications while maintaining exceptional presentation standards.Produce beverages efficiently for both bar guests and service tickets.Build rapport with guests through menu knowledge and thoughtful recommendations.Demonstrate expertise in spirits, wine, beer, seasonal cocktails, and food pairings.Ensure responsible alcohol service and verify identification in accordance with state and company policies.Maintain an impeccably clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout each shift.Accurately process orders, payments, and cash handling procedures.Complete opening, running, and closing side work with attention to detail.Support teammates and contribute to a positive, professional culture.Participate in ongoing training and continuously develop product knowledge.Maintain performance standards and motivates team through positive role modelingPerforms additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by a manager at any timeAt least two years of serving experience and one year of bartending experience in a full-service restaurant (fine dining or upscale casual preferred).Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.Ability to multitask while maintaining composure in a high-volume environment.Professional appearance and communication skills.Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds regularly.Able to report to work as scheduled, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Reaches, bends, stoops, and wipes; frequently immerses hands in water