Bartender

We are looking for a professional, high-energy, friendly, outgoing bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classic cocktails and exciting new beverages to our guests. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food in a manner befitting the highest level of hospitality.

To succeed as a bartender here at Vermilion you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.

Must be willing to practice a "Bespoke Hospitality" philosophy: "Hospitality has seen a welcomed evolution over the last few years with travellers now actively seeking out one-of-a-kind experiences. This has undoubtedly prompted a new level of competition within the hospitality sector as restaurants seek to stand head and shoulders above one another. Although critical aspects such as personalisation and customer service will forever remain as the beating heart of hospitality, the key to going that step further and opening up a new world of wonder for guests lies in the details."

Bartender Responsibilities:

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
• Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials.
• Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers.
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked.
• Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
• Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.

Bartender Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Additional education, training, certificates, or experience may be required.
• Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong task and time management abilities.
• Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Bartending: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA 22314 (Required)

Work Location: In person