Bartender - Sports & Social Washington

Sports and Social; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Sports & Social in Washington, DC is seeking a Bartender to deliver high-energy service at a busy venue with a large media wall and 20+ TVs. You will craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, and take orders to ensure guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of bartending experience in fast-paced settings, knowledge of liquors, fluent English, and flexibility for nights/weekends/holidays. This is a tipped position with $10/hr plus tips.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years experience bartending at high-volume bars/nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Alcohol awareness certification/food handler card as required by local/state law.
• Reading/writing abilities used in taking orders and paperwork.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipes.
• Serve wine, bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or guests, and process payments.
• Provide energetic, outgoing, and professional service.
• Check IDs to ensure minimum age for alcohol consumption.
• Promote current promotions to guests.
• Record and account for items ordered and tips as per policy.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

English fluency

Job description

Sports & Social is bringing the ultimate fan experience to Washington, DC. Don’t miss a moment of the action with a huge media wall, and over 20 HDTVs! We’re raising the sports bar with big eats, an extensive beer selection, live music, Lounge, crush bar, and games. Sports & Social is the perfect destination for true sports enthusiasts.

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 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.

T h e 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.

This is a tipped position. The hourly rate is $10.00 per hour plus tips.

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