Bartender/ Service Bartender

Old Ebbitt Grill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 2,129,000 - 4,732,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

401k

Restaurant Discounts

Meal Discount

Health Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Resources

Career Growth

Merit Recognition

Discount program

Job summary

Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington, DC, is seeking a bartender to join a historic, high-volume hospitality team. You will mix drinks, manage bar stock, take orders, and ensure top-notch service in a fast-paced setting.

The role offers a range of shifts, competitive pay, extensive training, and opportunities for rapid advancement within Clyde’s Restaurant Group.

Qualifications

• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service.
• Problem solvers that can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible availability to work late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed
• Prior bartending experience required

Responsibilities

• Wipe, clean, and polish the bar counter, shelves, bottles, glasses, and equipment
• Inventory and stock the bar for setup with beverages, garnishes, and supplies
• Receive drink orders from patrons and wait staff
• Mix ingredients (i.e., liquor, mixers and juices, sugar, fruit, etc.) in preparing orders according to standard recipes
• Ring drink and food orders from bar patrons into the register
• Count inventories, requisition products, and restock the bar with beverages, utensils, linen, boutique products, and supplies
• Stock clean glassware on glass shelves behind the bar
• Slice, peel, and arrange fruit and other garnishes
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble blenders and other equipment
• Receive, ring up, collect money, and make change for employee shift meals
• Count and verify banks at the start of the shift, take a revenue report from the register, and count and reconcile banks against sales at the end of the shift
• Collect and verify “waiter banks” from the wait staff at the end of the shift
• Check IDs to verify drinking age
• Socialize at the bar with patrons to create friendliness
• Break down the bar at the end of the day and clean counters, shelves, refrigerators, storage cabinets, sinks, floors, and restock to closing par levels

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Flexible

Bartending experience

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Inventory management

Job description

Pay Range: $900 - $2000 / week

Are you ready to join a Washington, DC institution with a legacy of excellence and excitement with competitive pay?

Pay Range: $900 - $2000 / week

Are you ready to join a Washington, DC institution with a legacy of excellence and excitement with competitive pay? Look no further than Old Ebbitt Grill, where history meets high-volume hospitality. As part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group, known for its diverse portfolio of 13 premier concepts in the DMV area, we offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, and a vibrant work environment in the heart of downtown DC. Join us at Old Ebbitt Grill and be part of delivering unforgettable dining experiences in one of the nation's most iconic locations. We are conveniently accessible by car, multiple bus lines, and located near Metro Center and McPherson Square stations on the Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A BARTENDER

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training.
• Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match.
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and 3 guests.
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.

What We Look For In a Bartender

• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
• Problem solvers that can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible availability to work late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed
• Prior bartending experience required

What You Will Do As a Bartender

• Wipe, clean, and polish the bar counter, shelves, bottles, glasses, and equipment
• Inventory and stock the bar for setup with beverages, garnishes, and supplies
• Receive drink orders from patrons and wait staff
• Mix ingredients (i.e., liquor, mixers and juices, sugar, fruit, etc.) in preparing orders according to standard recipes
• Ring drink and food orders from bar patrons into the register
• Count inventories, requisition products, and restock the bar with beverages, utensils, linen, boutique products, and supplies
• Stock clean glassware on glass shelves behind the bar
• Slice, peel, and arrange fruit and other garnishes
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble blenders and other equipment
• Receive, ring up, collect money, and make change for employee shift meals
• Count and verify banks at the start of the shift, take a revenue report from the register, and count and reconcile banks against sales at the end of the shift
• Collect and verify “waiter banks” from the wait staff at the end of the shift
• Check IDs to verify drinking age
• Socialize at the bar with patrons to create friendliness
• Break down the bar at the end of the day and clean counters, shelves, refrigerators, storage cabinets, sinks, floors, and restock to closing par levels

About Us

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Fall 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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