Bartender

Saks • Mclean, VA

11d • $2 - $15

About The Position

The Restaurant Bartender serves Neiman Marcus customers in a warm, accommodating, and professional manner consistent with the company’s high standards. The role involves providing knowledgeable food and beverage service, supporting bar operations through POS and ticket systems, handling transactions according to established accounting procedures, and maintaining the restaurant, workstation, and required hygiene standards. The position requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds. Associates must be available for a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Experience serving food and beverages and following proper table-service guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Motivated and results-driven.
• Thorough knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings, food, and beverages according to kitchen tickets and the guidebook.
• Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology.
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time.
• Exceptional customer-service and problem-solving skills.
• A “win together” mentality.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve and interact with customers in a professional and gracious manner.
• Use knowledge of food preparation and culinary terminology to provide detailed information about menu items.
• Support smooth staff delivery of bar items through POS and ticket systems.
• Apply knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, including technical and service procedures.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Follow established accounting procedures for transactions, accept authorized payment methods, and maintain knowledge of the POS system.
• Clean and maintain the restaurant and workstation before and after shifts and complete assigned daily and weekly duties.
• Perform duties that may involve lifting objects such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
• Maintain hygiene standards, including clean, pressed uniforms and professionally styled hair and nails that avoid food-contamination risks.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED