Seasoned Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Guest Experience

Embassy Suites Georgetown; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites Georgetown is seeking an experienced bartender to greet guests, take beverage orders, and deliver attentive service in a full-service hotel restaurant and bar. You will be knowledgeable about wine, beer, cocktails, and daily specials, while maintaining pour standards and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of bartending experience, strong communication skills, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• 1+ year bartending experience at a full-service bar.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the role.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and stay hospitable under pressure.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, beverage offerings, and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet, direct, seat, and take beverage orders while upholding standards.
• Adhere to beverage pour and recipe standards; suggestive selling to drive revenue.
• Know wine, beer, cocktails; provide pairing suggestions when appropriate.
• Coordinate with management on inventory and daily specials.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; balance cash and settlements at shift end.

Skills

Bartending experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Under pressure

Cash handling

Tools

POS software

OpenTable

UKG (timekeeping/payroll)

Credit card processing

Job description

Embassy Suites Georgetown is seeking an experienced bartender to greet guests, take beverage orders, and deliver attentive service in a full-service hotel restaurant and bar. You will be knowledgeable about wine, beer, cocktails, and daily specials, while maintaining pour standards and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of bartending experience, strong communication skills, and a positive, proactive attitude.