Premium Bartender: Flexible Shifts & Growth

1789 Restaurant; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

On-site training

Meal discount

Restaurant discounts

Health plan

401k

Career growth

Wellness resources

Job summary

1789 Restaurant in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled bartender to join a renowned fine dining team under Clyde's Restaurant Group. You will manage bar setup, craft drinks to standard recipes, and provide friendly, attentive service to guests.

The role offers flexible shifts (part-time, full-time, on-call), comprehensive training, competitive pay, and dining/brand discounts, with strong career growth within a respected multi-concept restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending experience required — ideally with a track record of running your own program or shift.
• A self-starter who takes initiative rather than waiting for direction
• Genuine hospitality instincts — friendly, hardworking, and service-driven
• Strong communicator, comfortable leading and setting tone for the bar team
• Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Problem-solver who handles guest issues with courtesy and confidence

Responsibilities

• Full bar setup, breakdown, and nightly standards — cleanliness, stock, presentation
• Crafting and mixing drink orders to standard recipes
• Inventory, ordering, and restocking
• Cash handling: banks, reconciliation, waiter bank verification
• ID verification
• Receive drink orders from patrons and wait staff
• Socialize at the bar with patrons to create friendliness

Skills

Bartending experience

Hospitality mindset

Strong communicator

Flexible availability

Job description

1789 Restaurant in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled bartender to join a renowned fine dining team under Clyde's Restaurant Group. You will manage bar setup, craft drinks to standard recipes, and provide friendly, attentive service to guests.

The role offers flexible shifts (part-time, full-time, on-call), comprehensive training, competitive pay, and dining/brand discounts, with strong career growth within a respected multi-concept restaurant group.