Bartender

141 Hard Rock Cafe International (STP) Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe International (STP) Inc in Washington, DC is seeking an energetic Bartender to greet guests, prepare drinks to spec recipes, and deliver memorable experiences. You will also handle cash, operate the POS, verify IDs, and maintain a clean, organized bar area.

This role supports a fast‑paced team, provides friendly service, demonstrates responsible alcohol service, and contributes to a positive guest experience that keeps fans coming back.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare drinks to standard recipes.
• Accurate cash handling and POS transactions.
• Strong knowledge of menu and beverage ingredients.
• Deliver friendly, attentive guest service.
• Verify ages where required and prevent underage access.

Responsibilities

• Make drinks to recipe specifications.
• Demonstrate responsible alcohol service.
• Serve food when required and support bar team.
• Handle cash and payments, balance cash drawer.
• Perform opening/closing duties and maintain bar cleanliness.
• Stock and label bar products, manage inventories.
• Greet guests, entertain and create memorable experiences.

Skills

Drink preparation

Cash handling

POS operation

Guest service

ID verification

Product knowledge

Suggestive selling

Bar maintenance

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

The Bartender is the stepping stone…the first area of service for the guests before arriving at their tables. It is essential to provide the guests with a positive experience before they step out of the bar. As a Hard Rock Cafe bartender, you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, showman, decision‑maker, memorabilia curator and musician (at heart).

• Making drinks to spec recipe.
• Demonstrating responsible alcohol service.
• Serving food.
• Handling cash & other forms of payment.
• Making proficient sales transactions - using a point-of-sale system.
• Properly checking I.D.s – for guests who appear to be under 30 years old.
• Maintaining proper cash drawer balances.
• Directing guests to areas/restrooms.
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
• Suggestive selling - using proven techniques.
• Maintaining a clean and organized bar area.
• Maintaining proper product pars – through bar pulls & inventories.
• Stocking liquor, beer, wine and glassware throughout the shift.
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the bar.
• Maintaining a proper 3-compartment sink – properly sanitizing equipment, utensils, and glassware.
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning glass/countertops, sweeping the floor, etc.
• Answering questions - accurately and politley.
• Creating memorable experiences.
• Entertaining guests to create “Raving fans