Fine Dining Bartender - Oak Room

The Oak Room - Georgetown; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Room - Georgetown is seeking skilled bartenders to join our fine-dining team in Washington, DC. You will craft cocktails and beverages with precision, engage guests warmly, and support a fast-paced service that emphasizes impeccable hospitality.

Strong knowledge of beverages and palate differentiation will shine in this role. Ideal candidates bring two years of high-end restaurant or hotel experience, proficiency in cocktails and wine pairing, and a teamwork-driven, guest-first attitude.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a high-end restaurant or hotel environment.
• Expertise in alcohol and cocktail making in high-volume settings.
• Experience with food and wine pairing.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong guest-service mindset and ability to multitask.
• Team-oriented with anticipatory service and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages with established recipes and presentation standards.
• Greet guests professionally and deliver attentive service across bar and dining areas.
• Handle orders, service flows, and guest satisfaction for smooth operations.
• Perform opening/closing duties and maintain bar cleanliness and supplies.
• Coordinate with floor team for timing, requests, and order execution.
• Adhere to cash handling procedures and ensure age verification.

Skills

High-end restaurant experience

Cocktail making

Food & wine pairing

Excellent listener & communicator

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

*** Open Interviews Professional Full-Time Fine-Dining Bartenders****** Must have full availability***Each Monday & Thursday from 2:30PM-3:00PMPlease bring an updated resume, dressed professional and ready to interviewThe Oak Room: 1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Ten Five Hospitality is excited to announce the launch of it's new restaurant and lounge concept in Georgetown, The Oak Room. We are seeking dynamic, experienced professionals to join our team as we create an elevated dining experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining service & a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.Position SummaryBartenders are the pulse of our restaurant and play a central role in the guest experience at the bar, delivering warm, attentive hospitality while executing the beverage program with precision and consistency. In this role, you’ll create a welcoming atmosphere, maintain strong product knowledge, and work closely with the team to ensure smooth, efficient service. The ideal candidate brings professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with established recipes and presentation standards for guests at the bar and throughout dining areas.Greet and engage guests in a warm, professional manner throughout their experienceDeliver attentive service, including taking orders, delivering beverages, and monitoring guest satisfactionExecute all opening and closing dutiesRestock and maintain par levels of all beverages needed for service.Maintain thorough knowledge of food and beverage offerings, ingredients, and preparation methodsAnswer menu questions, provide recommendations, and communicate dietary restrictions or preferences.Prepares and serves beverages according to brand standards using the appropriate garnishes and glassware.Oversees cleanliness and maintenance of bar station.Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.Accurately coordinates transfers for any drinking guests that move to the dining room.Abides by all cash handling procedures set by managementThoroughly check ID to ensure guests are of proper drinking age.Accurately process guest transactions using POS systems, including cash and credit card payments.Communicate effectively with the floor team to ensure accurate timing, special requests, and order executionAll other duties as assigned.Physical RequirementsMust be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for an extended period of time.Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in the cutting of fruit for garnishes.Skills/ExperienceTwo (2) years previous high-end restaurant or hotel experience.Expertise in alcohol and cocktail making in high volume environments.Experience with food and wine pairing.Excellent listener and communicator.Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.Understands sequence of service and coursing.Positive Attitude.Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.We are an equal opportunity employer.