Cocktail Server

Dupont-Circle; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Breakfast available

Metro access

Discounted hotel rooms

50% off dining

In-house training

Rewards & recognition

Staff parties

Wellness perks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington DC is seeking a Cocktail Server to ensure guests receive their drinks promptly and enjoy a high level of service throughout their visit. You will have strong knowledge of the cocktail menu and can provide recommendations based on guest preferences.

The role offers perks like free meals on duty, breakfast, Metro access, and discounts on rooms. Training and employee benefits are part of the package, along with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the cocktail menu and ability to suggest options.
• Strong guest-service orientation and ability to upsell.
• Excellent communication and memory for orders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure drinks are served promptly and guests receive high-quality service.
• Maintain knowledge of drinks and make tailored recommendations.
• Assist with bar setup and closing duties as needed.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Recommendation skills

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: $11.48 per hour + great benefits

As a Cocktail Server, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our guests receive their drinks promptly and enjoy a high level of service throughout their visit. You will have a good knowledge of the cocktail menu and can provide recommendations to guests based on their preferences.

The Perks of working for The Dupont Circle Hotel:

• Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all-day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Great location with easy access to the Metro and commuter benefits
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Wellness Perks and a free employee assistance program
• Plus more …

Doyle Bar, part of the Dupont Circle hotel

Harkening back to the era of crisply tailored suits, ice-cold martinis and mid-century glamour, Doyle, designed by the renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, is a warm, club-like bar with panoramic views of Dupont Circle.

Its drinks list is inspired by the cocktail culture of the 1950s and 1960s and features short and strong classics alongside some playful interpretations of the era’s favorites. The back bar showcases a vast array of whiskey, rum, gin and vodka while the wine list presents a wonderful choice of old and new world wines. A delicious small plates food menu is available throughout the day.

The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington DC is a luxury property located right on Dupont Circle in the nation's capital. Newly renovated the hotel has 327 chicly styled and luxuriously appointed guest rooms, with 12 bespoke penthouse suites located on the 9th floor of the hotel. Home to Pembroke Restaurant and Doyle Bar, the property also boasts almost 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

The Dupont Circle Hotel does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.