Bartender (tipped)

Donohoe Hospitality Services Careers • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Come Join our Team as a Bartender At AC Hotel/Residence Inn Reston, you'll thrive in a sophisticated and dynamic environment. Our hotel, located at Reston Gateway and adjacent to Metrorail, features modern designs and top-notch amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness facility and a spa-style indoor pool. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, with vibrant spaces like the SYN Lounge and SEVEN Restaurant fostering a positive atmosphere. Join us to create memorable experiences for guests while enjoying a supportive and inspiring workplace. Working here you can enjoy the convenience of being in a prime location, with easy access to transportation, entertainment and shopping Bartender Position Summary Our Bartenders are skilled hospitality professionals who craft and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with precision, creativity, and care. Working in both bar and restaurant settings, they engage guests with warm, attentive service while maintaining a clean, organized, and energetic environment. Bartenders are expected to have strong product knowledge, uphold responsible service standards, and contribute to an exceptional guest experience through personalized recommendations and efficient execution. This is a tipped position, with earning potential based on service quality and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Good knowledge of liquor and preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Crafts delicious cocktails and drinks for both the bar and restaurant.
• Serves a variety of wines, draft, and bottled beers, along with delectable food, all up to hotel standards.
• Handles payments for drinks with precision, following hotel accounting procedures.
• Attends to guests’ needs with prompt and friendly service.
• Guides guests in choosing the perfect food and beverage items.
• Promotes cocktail hours and special events with flair.
• Implements alcohol awareness procedures to prevent guest intoxication.
• Adhere to alcohol awareness procedures to prevent guest intoxication while maintaining professionalism and care.
• Prepares drinks and ensures correct pricing.
• Assists servers with bar knowledge and expertise.
• Cleans, sanitizes, restocks, and stores bar items meticulously.
• Secures all money at the end of each shift.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of any significant issues or unusual matters.
• Serves bar menu food according to hotel standards.
• Ensures proper storage of alcohol.
• Maintains cleanliness of bar service and guest areas.
• Reports maintenance issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Requisitions alcohol and bar food as per hotel standards.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
• Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• leaves of absence
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• daily pay access where you can receive your earnings on the same day you work, empowering you to manage your finances easily and confidently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed