Bartender - Sports & Social Bethesda

ENT1009ECIL; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports & Social Bethesda is a vibrant bar and social lounge in the Pike & Rose Development seeking an enthusiastic bartender to thrive in a fast-paced setting. You will craft cocktails, serve drinks, and contribute to a memorable guest experience with a polished, professional demeanor.

The role requires 1–2 years of bartending at high-volume venues, knowledge of beverages, and excellent communication. Training and certifications are valued; this is a tipped, on-site position with opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience bartending at high-volume bars/nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, glassware and garnishes.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Fluent English; additional languages preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food handler card as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails according to recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and bottled/draft beverages.
• Take beverage orders from staff or guests.
• Ensure accurate recording of orders and tips per policy.
• Promote current specials to guests.
• Support accurate cash handling and payments.

Skills

Bartending

Fluent English

High-volume service

Customer service

Reading/writing

Flexible schedule

Alcohol knowledge

Age verification

Education

Formal bartending training

Job description

Sports & Social Bethesda is a one-of-a-kind sports bar and social lounge located in the Pike & Rose Development. The 7,700-square-foot location will have plenty of TV screens for fans to watch games, including an 18-foot LED display showing multiple games and sporting events at once along with a 2,000-square-foot outdoor patio. Sports & Social will offer guests an elevated dining and beverage experience including made-from-scratch menu items and curated cocktails, live music and special events several days a week, as well as a wide variety of interactive social games for everyone to enjoy.

Bartender Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Bartender Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Bartender position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, ect.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.

This is a tipped position. The hourly rate is $4.00 per hour plus tips.