Lead Bartender

The Ned City of London Sales; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking establishment as a Lead Bartender in a vibrant members' club in Washington DC. This role offers the chance to showcase your creativity and leadership skills while crafting exceptional cocktails and managing a dynamic bar team. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on guest experience, you'll be at the heart of a thriving hospitality environment. Enjoy a range of perks, including competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you have a passion for mixology and a flair for service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Complimentary Meals

Learning and Development Programs

Exclusive Hotel Rates

Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and Recognition Initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering outstanding drinks and managing teams.
• Strong experience in a guest-facing bar environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare house-made ingredients and batch cocktails for service.
• Oversee and train bartenders and barbacks in daily operations.
• Maintain high standards of drink quality and cleanliness.

Skills

Drinks Knowledge

People Management

Cocktail Production

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Education

Experience in Bar Supervision

Job description

Our innovative bar teams are the smiling faces serving up your creative drinks in our club. Each bar inside one of our gorgeous restaurants has its own distinct look, vibe, and menu to complement it.

Are you an experienced and artistic Lead Bartender looking to join one of the best places to work in hospitality?

What’s the role?

Lead Bartender

Who we are…

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work, and have a good time.

Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to be opening a Ned’s Club in the US capital, our fourth and newest location.

The Property…

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW.

The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-storey building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.

The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury, and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery, and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare house-made ingredients and batch cocktails for both standard and draft service for our full range of menus and concepts.
2. Maintain liquor, batch, and produce levels; lead ordering and inventory processes.
3. Oversee, coach, and train bartenders and barbacks in day-to-day bar prep activities including daily juicing and garnish preparation.
4. Ensure our kitchen and prep spaces are active, tidy, presentable, and a slick operation is essential.
5. Be a guardian of drink quality and presentation, never letting anything lower than Ned standards reach our guests.
6. Maintain a safe and clean environment, protecting our guests and your teammates from any possible harm.
7. Assist and communicate with our barbacks and bartenders the needs of the bar in an effort to support an extraordinary experience.
8. Work collaboratively with our bar teams and culinary teams in creating new and exciting cocktails and experiences for our guests.

What you can bring to the role:

1. Previous bar supervisory or leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering outstanding drinks and people management.
2. A fantastic personality, engaging with your colleagues positively and constructively.
3. Great all-round drinks knowledge, and strong experience with serving and producing cocktails in batched programs.
4. Strong experience in a guest-facing bar environment; a confident understanding of how information is communicated to bar teams and guests will be valuable.
5. High standards and great attention to detail.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills will be critical for success.
7. A creative flair is always welcome – you will help guide the program and coach the bar team.
8. A desire to learn and progress your beverage knowledge and skills as we will have regular spirits, wine, beer, and service trainings as part of our monthly learning calendar.

What The Ned can give you:

1. Salary of $18/hour plus gratuity.
2. Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance.
3. Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when the Club opens.
4. Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career.
5. Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays.
6. Paid time off.
7. 401k matching.
8. Employee assistance program - advice and support.
9. Reward and recognition initiatives.

At The Ned and Ned’s Club, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned and Ned’s Club is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity, and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be able to work in the US to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as our Lead Bartender.

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