Bartender

Saks Fifth Avenue • Tysons, VA

23d • $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 service about food, beer, wine, and spirits; supporting bar operations through POS and ticket systems; processing transactions according to established accounting procedures; and maintaining the restaurant, workstation, and personal hygiene standards. The position may involve lifting objects such as tables, chairs, and highchairs. Associates must be willing to work 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 as indicated by the kitchen ticket and guidebook.
• Thorough knowledge of food 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 collaborative “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, including assigned pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties.
• Perform duties that may involve lifting objects such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
• Maintain hygiene standards, including clean, pressed uniform clothing and professionally styled hair and nails that avoid food-contamination risks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 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 across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate functions.

What This Job Offers

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