Bartender

dachanavyyard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

dachanavyyard in Washington, DC, is seeking a Bartender to deliver polished service in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. You will guide guests through a curated beverage journey, drawing on deep cocktail knowledge and hospitality to ensure a memorable dining experience.

The role requires energy, teamwork, and a professional appearance, with shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands. Prior fine-dining bartending experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2+ years bartending in fine-dining or upscale casual settings.
• Excellent verbal communication and guest engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, upbeat service to guests in bar and dining areas.
• Prepare cocktails per established recipes with precision.
• Maintain a clean, stocked bar and perform opening/closing sidework.
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and responsible alcohol service policies.
• Share beverage knowledge and assist teammates during service.
• Adhere to company policies and maintain professional appearance.
• Ensure guest experience is consistently exceptional.
• Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Guest engagement

Communication

Professional appearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bartender is a key member of our team and plays a central role in shaping the guest experience. With professionalism, exceptional product knowledge, and genuine hospitality, the Bartender guides each guest through a memorable dining and beverage journey. This position requires an energetic, polished, and team-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embody the company’s core values through authentic hospitality, positive communication, and consistent professionalism with guests and teammates.
• Provide friendly, upbeat, and attentive service to every guest in your section and at the bar.
• Ensure that every guest enjoys an exceptional and consistent overall experience.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of all food and beverage offerings, making thoughtful recommendations to enhance the guest experience.
• Set up, maintain, and break down a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar by completing all opening, running, and closing sidework.
• Prepare cocktails according to established recipes, ensuring accuracy in measurements, glassware, ice, and garnishes.
• Maintain product quality standards and uphold consistency in every drink served.
• Support team members by serving as a resource on beverage knowledge and service standards.
• Protect guests and the establishment by strictly adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol control policies.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork by assisting colleagues proactively and maintaining positive communication throughout service.
• Maintain current TIPS/TAMS certification and comply with all responsible alcohol service standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Be available for evening, late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by business volume.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently reach, bend, lift, carry, and wipe.
• Remain stationary for extended periods.
• Frequently wash hands.
• Lift and carry boxes up to 50 lbs over short distances and manipulate items at varying heights (may require use of a step stool).
• Use fingers, hands, and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry, and clean.
• Maintain clear vision at both close and long distances and adjust focus as needed.
• Hear and communicate clearly with guests and team members.
• Position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in fine-dining or upscale casual dining required.
• Excellent verbal communication and guest engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to provide elevated guest service in a fast-paced environment.

DISCLAIMER

Failure to adhere to these and any other company policies or standards may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the position. Management reserves the right to modify duties or reassign responsibilities as necessary.