Bartender - Desert 5 Spot DC

Desert 5 Spot - DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert 5 Spot in Washington, DC is seeking experienced bartenders to deliver high-energy service, greet guests, tailor recommendations, and prepare classic cocktails and new creations.

You will upsell items, maintain par levels, handle cash, and ensure cleanliness while coordinating with the dining room. Must have 2 years in a high-end venue, Amari/Grappa knowledge a plus, and up-to-date Food Handlers and Alcohol Awareness cards.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Expertise in alcohol and cocktail making in high-volume environments.
• Amari and Grappa knowledge a plus.
• Excellent listener & communicator.
• Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
• Team player and able to anticipate others\' needs.
• Positive attitude.
• Food Handlers Card up to date.
• Alcohol Awareness Card up to date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Restock and maintain par levels of beverages.
• Prepare and serve beverages and food.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization.
• Coordinate transfers for guests moving to the dining room.
• Assist in beverage inventories and orders.
• Follow cash handling procedures as directed by management.

Skills

High-end service

Cocktail making

Guest interaction

Team player

Education

Food Handlers Card

Alcohol Awareness Card

Tools

POS system

Job description

*** Open Interviews Experienced Bartenders***Wednesday 10/21/26 @ 3-8PMPlease bring an updated resume, dressed professional and ready to interview!Desert 5 Spot: 400 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002About UsDesert 5 Spot brings the rustic allure of Pioneertown and Cosmic Americana to Washington DC. Named after the colorful Mojave Desert flower and inspired by Joshua Tree hideouts, throwback roadside motels, and western nostalgia, Desert 5 Spot is the ultimate watering hole for country music lovers. Downstairs, we’re slangin’ classic Americana dishes, specialty cocktails, frozen margaritas, and cold beers, making this the perfect place where cowboys come together. Featuring daily live performances by emerging country artists and the Desert 5 All Stars band. Upstairs, it’s bull rides, strong pours, DJ-spun country, line dancing lessons and a patio built for boot-stompin’ under the stars. Desert 5 Spot welcomes one and all to leave their tensions and pretensions at the door, put on their boots, and let the good times roll.Position SummaryBartenders are professional, have high energy and exhibit excellent communication skills to serve cocktails, as well as exciting new beverages to our guests. The bartender will greet guests, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items and prepare and serve beverages and food. They will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties.Daily ResponsibilitiesPrepare all alcoholic and N/A beverage.Restock and maintain par levels of all beverages needed for service.Complete knowledge of food and beverage menu.Prepares and serves beverages according to Company standards.Uses appropriate garnish and glassware.Oversees cleanliness and maintenance of all things bar.Provides food service to the standards of the company.Coordinates transfers for any drinking guests that move to the dining room.Abides by all cash handling procedures set by management.Assists in all beverage inventories.Assists in orders and requisitions of all bar to maintain the proper stock of goods.Communicates daily with MOD for 86d items.Other duties as assigned.Physical RequirementsMust be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods of time.Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in the cutting of fruit for garnishes.Skills / Experience2 years previous high-end restaurant or hotel experience.Expertise in Alcohol and cocktail making in high volume environments.Amari and Grappa knowledge a plus.Excellent listener & communicator.Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.Team player and able to anticipate other's needs.Understands sequence of service and coursing.Positive Attitude.Food Handlers card up to date.Must have Alcohol Awareness card up to date.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.