Bartender

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Clarke’s restaurant in Washington, DC is seeking a Bartender to create beverages, guide guests on food and drink pairings, and deliver an exceptional dining experience from the moment guests arrive.

You will handle money with accuracy, check IDs, monitor alcohol consumption, maintain a clean bar, and work in a fast-paced team environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate genuine hospitality and deliver exceptional guest service in the bar area.
• Keep the bar stocked and clean while providing friendly and attentive service.
• Mix, garnish and serve drinks according to company specifications for guests at the bar and in the Dining Room.
• Adhere to company standards for serving alcoholic beverages.
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver orders in a timely manner.
• Provide top notch customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff.
• Does high-quality work while unsupervised.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Serve Safe and/or safety, food prep certifications a plus.
• Able to move at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Great organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages for guests at the bar and indirectly for table service.
• Check patron IDs and monitor alcohol consumption to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain and clean the bar area and side work as assigned.
• Assist dining room guests with drink selections and recommendations.
• Handle monetary transactions accurately using the POS system.

Skills

Hospitality

Guest service

Bar knowledge

Cash handling / POS

Teamwork

Communication

Safety and compliance

Standing/walking long hours

Stamina / physical fitness

Calm under pressure

Tools

POS System

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $10.00 To $10.00 Annually

A hospitality and food service professional comes to work on time in the proper uniform, both clean and pressed, with all necessary tools needed to perform their job. This includes their unique talents, a welcoming disposition, necessary menu and restaurant knowledge, and a commitment to teamwork.

In addition to preparing quality beverages to guests directly at the bar and indirectly for table service, bartenders are responsible for cultivating an exceptional experience from the moment the guest arrives. This experience includes being familiar, guiding to guest in their food and beverage selections by offering suggestions and answering any questions. They are also accountable for all financial transactions and always positively representing PJ Clarke’s restaurant.

Bartenders are also responsible for checking patron ID’s and monitoring the consumption of alcoholic beverages to ensure the safety of our guests.

Bartenders are responsible for preparing, maintaining, breaking down, and cleaning their work area according to their designated side work.

Requirements

• Demonstrate genuine hospitality and deliver exceptional guest service in the bar area
• Keep the bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service
• Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to company specifications for guests at the bar and in the Dining Room
• Adhere to company standards for serving alcoholic beverages
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system
• Ability to work, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and deliver orders in a timely manner
• Ability to provide top notch customer service in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all restaurant staff
• Does high-quality work while unsupervised
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food when necessary
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed
• Serve Safe and/or safety, food prep certifications a plus
• Able to move at least 40 pounds
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
• Great organizational skills