Bartender - Velocity Bar + Kitchen

Thompson Hospitality; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Bar + Kitchen in Fairfax, VA is seeking a bartender to craft high-quality cocktails and beverages with skill, creativity, and consistency, elevating every guest visit. You’ll create a welcoming atmosphere and work with a team to deliver made-from-scratch food and genuine hospitality.

As part of Thompson Hospitality, a large, national dining and facilities company, we value doing the right thing and great teamwork; this role offers opportunities in a growing brand while supporting a

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in bartending or beverage service.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
• Basic math calculations for transactions.
• Must be of legal drinking age.
• Flexible shifts including weekends and some holidays.
• Certified in responsible alcohol service as required by law.
• Effective communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages with precision and creativity.
• Provide exceptional customer service and engage with guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area; comply with health standards.
• Handle cash transactions and process payments accurately.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to coordinate beverage and food orders.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Alcohol service

Mathematics

Flexibility

Legal compliance

Under pressure

Job description

Overview

Be a key part of the guest experience as a Bartender at Velocity Bar + Kitchen. In this role, you’ll craft high-quality cocktails and beverages with skill, creativity, and consistency, elevating every visit. Your engaging personality helps create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel comfortable and well cared for. Join a team where fresh, made‑from‑scratch food and genuine hospitality come together to create a neighborhood favorite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with precision and creativity.
• Provide exceptional customer service, engaging with guests and taking beverage orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Handle cash transactions and process payments accurately.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure seamless coordination between beverage service and food orders.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience.
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• 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)
• Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work location (verbal and written)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive arm and hand movements.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 30–40 pounds (e.g., kegs, ice bins, cases).
• Manual dexterity to pour, mix, garnish, and handle glassware safely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Tolerance for exposure to noise, crowded spaces, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and respond quickly to customer needs.

Who We Are:

Velocity Bar + Kitchen is an elevated, craft‑driven neighborhood restaurant where fresh, made‑from‑scratch food and warm hospitality come together. The brand focuses on quality, approachable innovation, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels modern while staying true to the comfort of a community favorite. We’re building a team that represents this new chapter with pride, energy, and genuine care for every guest.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.