Lead Bartender (Washington DC)

ARTECHOUSE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Creative workplace environment

Job summary

ARTECHOUSE in Washington, DC is looking for a Lead Bartender to oversee the bar operations while delivering high-quality service. Candidates should have at least 3 years of bartending experience and 1 year in a management role in a full service bar. The role involves managing shifts, ensuring proper procedures, and maintaining cleanliness and inventory. We offer competitive health benefits and a creative workplace. Ideal candidates are flexible and can work until late at night.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bartending experience required.
• 1 year of management experience in a full service bar is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Excel is needed.
• Candidates must pass a background check.
• Food Manager’s license or ability to attain one is essential.
• Ability to lift 50LBS is required.
• Flexibility to work until 12 AM, 5 nights a week.

Responsibilities

• Bartend while managing the shift and closing responsibilities.
• Ensure high standards of craft cocktail preparation.
• Oversee daily bar setup and manage inventory.

Skills

Craft cocktail knowledge

Customer service skills

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Inventory management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Artechouse is an immersive art space with cutting edge technology exhibits and the world’s first augmented reality cocktails. We are seeking an experienced bartender with management experience or aspirations to fulfill the role of Lead Bartender. As we reopen our DC space, we are hiring a Lead Bartender. This will be a full‑time position working with the location leader and bar management directly.

Who Are You

As Lead Bartender, you will bartend as well as manage the shift while maintaining responsibility for closing the space. This person should have 3+ years of bartending experience and be able to hold themselves and fellow bartenders accountable to the standard and procedure set forth by the management team.

Core Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of craft cocktail procedure
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to hold oneself and fellow bartenders accountable to bar and gallery procedure
• Maintain daily standards of practice and procedure
• Oversee daily bar setup. Ensure setup is done with proper procedure and in a timely fashion
• Take inventory of produce and supplies
• Review daily exhibit schedule and communicate to bartenders
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of bar after bartenders have completed closing procedure
• Take inventory of spirits/wine/beer and supplies
• Ability to supervise closing and be last one to leave the building

Core Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years bartending experience
• 1 year management experience in full service bar
• Basic knowledge of Excel
• Ability to pass a background check
• Food Manager’s license or ability to attain one
• Ability to lift 50LBS
• Ability to work until 12 AM, 5 nights a week
• Flexible availability

We Offer

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Creative and passionate co‑workers

Diversity, inclusivity and hard work. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Candidates must be based in or commutable distance to Washington DC.