Bartender

Position Objective

We are seeking a talented Bartender to join The Lounge at Salamander DC. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service by preparing drinks for the guests and servers.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare drinks for servers and guests.
• Ensure that the proper materials and supplies are on hand, and talk to guests. 
• Guarantee compliance is maintained relating to minors and intoxicated persons and intervention of service.
• Act as the cashier for the servers when necessary.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area through disposing of all waste, clearing and cleaning all glassware, and wiping down bar and preparation areas. 
• Provide opening and closing inventory of spirits. 
• Assists servers, other bartenders, and other team members when necessary.
• Participate in the deep cleaning of the outlet.
• Prep any items assigned by a direct supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned as business demands.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience as a Bartender in fine dining restaurant or upscale bar/lounge
• Extensive knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes, mixology techniques, and premium spirits.
• Valid certification for Safe Alcohol Practices such as TiPS.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk’ use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to see differences in widths and length of lines such as those on graphs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Work Environment

• Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.
• Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.