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Bartender

Busboys and Poets

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

13 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Bartender to join their vibrant team in a diverse and inclusive environment. This role offers the opportunity to serve delicious food and drinks while working in a fast-paced, guest-centric atmosphere. As a Bartender, you'll be responsible for crafting beverages, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a clean workspace. With competitive pay and a commitment to employee growth, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to thrive in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old to serve alcohol.
  • Previous bartending experience in a full-service restaurant for at least a year.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up the bar and serving guests with a smile.
  • Mixing drinks and ensuring a clean and safe environment.
  • Taking orders and checking IDs for alcohol consumption.

Skills

Customer Service
Alcohol Knowledge
Bartending Experience
Communication Skills

Tools

POS Toast

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We are always looking for passionate, hospitality-driven, people-persons! Do you want to serve delicious food in a diverse space where you truly be yourself? As a bartender, you will work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment where we want to see you succeed and ultimately grow, both personally and professionally. If this sounds like the vibe you’re looking for, we hope you will apply!

Job Type: Variable

Our top bartenders are making between $25 and $30 an hour with a guarantee that you will never make less than $17.50 per hour. Base pay is $10 an hour + tips!

Company Benefits

Busboys and Poets offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of 100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%, 1 week sick leave per year, paid parental leave, a company paid life insurance policy, pet insurance and so much more!

WHY WORK FOR US

Join a diverse space: 81% of our total workforce identifies as a person of color, 45% of our total workforce identifies as female and 5% of our workforce identifies as a person with disabilities. Our executive team also represents gender diversity, ethnic diversity, sexual orientation, and more. Men and women equally represented as well as various cultural and religious backgrounds. We strive to provide an inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work.

Grow with us: Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within to their existing role from line staff or from Front-of-House manager to Assistant or General Manager. Our entire Executive Team consists of existing employees who showed promise and were promoted into leadership positions.

Work with latest technologies: Striving to be a leader in our industry, we utilize a broad spectrum of technologies including our tech forward training program, employee payroll system, a self-managed tip distribution system, an events and catering platform, inventory management system, our POS Toast and much more!

Happy staff: Busboys and Poets is always looking for the next best way to engage with our staff. This includes raffles, anniversary boxes, an employee dedicated web-based forum and information site, blog and podcast.

Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Setting up the bar daily or during transition for the PM shift
  • Guiding guests through menus while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of our items
  • Taking accurate orders and working with other tribe members to serve food and beverages that exceed guest expectations
  • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Mixing alcoholic beverages and preparing coffee drinks such as lattes and signature drinks.
  • Provide excellent customer service with a smile! This includes 90 second greeting times, 3 minute-3 bite check in and closing down service by collecting payment and making it an experience that keeps guests coming back.
  • Assist in tasks to ensure a clean, sanitized, and safe restaurant including: washing dishes, glassware or other utensils, wiping down all surfaces on the bar and behind the bar, maintaining cleanliness overall and health and food service regulations behind the bar and for bar guests.
  • Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests, when needed.
  • Taking tables on the floor when bar service is slow or when staffing is short

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age in order to serve alcohol
  • General alcohol knowledge needed
  • Previous experience bartending in a full service restaurant for at least a year
  • Must have weekend availability and work a minimum of 3 shifts per week
  • Must love talking to people!

Busboys and Poets owns and operates 9 multi-concept restaurant, bar, event and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our locations include: 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington and Takoma with more on the horizon!

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Part-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Hospitality

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