Bartender

Job Purpose

The Bartender crafts and serves beverages to the club's exacting standard, managing bar service and building member relationships with discretion and polish.

Principal (Essential) Duties

●      Prepare cocktails, wine service, and other beverages accurately per recipe and presentation standards.

●      Verify member/guest identification and practice responsible, compliant alcohol service at all times.

●      Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, and stock levels throughout service.

●      Accurately manage tabs, member charges, and POS entries.

●      Build rapport with members at the bar, anticipating preferences and providing personalized service.

●      Coordinate with the Barback on restocking, prep, and cleanliness during service.

Secondary Duties

●      Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

●      Strong mixology, wine, and spirits knowledge.

●      Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure.

●      Professional, discreet demeanor appropriate to a private club setting.

●      Sound judgment in responsible alcohol service and conflict de-escalation.

Experience / Education Requirements

●      High school diploma or equivalent required.

●      2+ years of Bartender experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or private club service preferred.

●      Current D.C. ABRA-recognized responsible alcohol service certification (e.g., TIPS or equivalent) required.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

●      While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

●      Operate with indomitable work ethic and the willingness to work additional hours and atypical shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

●      Stand and walk for extended periods (up to a full shift) on a dining or bar floor.

●      Lift and carry up to 35 lbs (trays, cases, supplies) and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and carrying.

●      See, hear, talk and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity; kneel, sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, pull, push and other similar, repetitive tasks requiring physical activity.