Bartender - Matchbox (Pentagon City)

Thompson Hospitality; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Bartender at an innovative hospitality company, where your creativity and mixology skills will shine. This role offers the opportunity to craft exceptional cocktails while providing top-notch service in a high-energy environment. You'll engage with guests, ensuring memorable experiences, and collaborate with staff to enhance service delivery. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about the hospitality industry. Be part of a family-run organization that values diversity and community engagement, and take your career to the next level in a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k), matched up to 4%

Short and Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in bartending required.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve unique cocktails with attention to detail.
• Engage with guests and provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.

Skills

Mixology

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Basic Mathematical Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join the dynamic team at matchbox as a Bartender and showcase your creativity and skill in crafting exceptional cocktails. As a Bartender, you will contribute to the high-energy atmosphere of matchbox while providing an unforgettable experience for our guests through your expertise in mixology and engaging personality. If you are passionate about creating innovative drinks and delivering top-notch service, matchbox is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve a wide range of unique and delicious cocktails, showcasing your mixology skills and attention to detail.
• Engage with guests, recommending drinks and providing exceptional customer service to create a memorable experience.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring all tools and ingredients are readily available and properly stocked.
• Collaborate with the kitchen and other staff members to coordinate food and beverage service and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to all safety and health regulations, including responsible alcohol service and proper handling of glassware and bar equipment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience.
• Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day preferred.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be of legal age to prepare, serve, and ring alcoholic beverages.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and some holidays.
• Certified in (or able to be certified in) responsible alcohol service (as required by state or local law).
• High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose: Give back to our communities; Celebrate diversity.
• People: Do the right thing; Treat people the way you want to be treated; Always do your best; Be accountable for our actions.
• Performance: Serve the highest quality food; Provide world-class service; Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.