Bartender

Fogo de Chão • Bethesda, MD

7d

About The Position

Fogo de Chão is hiring a Bartender to help provide guests with an engaging dining experience centered on the Culinary Art of Churrasco. The role involves welcoming guests, recommending and serving beverages and menu items, and providing responsible alcohol service in compliance with applicable laws and food safety regulations. Bartenders also support the bar’s stocking and inventory needs, process guest payments, and work efficiently while handling multiple tables and tasks.

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods. The position requires endurance and the ability to manage conflict and high-stress situations. The position has a fixed rate of $4.00 and is eligible to receive tips; further details about tips are provided during onboarding or upon request.

Requirements

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Stand for prolonged hours.
• Have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, determine their beverage preferences, make recommendations, and take orders.
• Inform customers about new beverages and specials.
• Learn menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to answer questions, recommend items, and upsell where appropriate.
• Select and mix ingredients, garnish glasses, and serve beverages.
• Check identification to verify that customers are legally old enough to purchase alcohol.
• Serve alcoholic beverages responsibly and comply with local, state, and federal liquor laws and food safety regulations.
• Take inventory and order supplies to keep the bar and tables well-stocked.
• Prepare and serve menu items according to Fogo de Chão recipes and guidelines, using proper equipment and ingredients.
• Handle multiple tables and tasks efficiently; clean and clear tables.
• Process cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensure charges are accurate, return correct change, and balance the cash register.
• Educate oneself and assist coworkers in understanding basic bar vocabulary, including wine and liquor varieties and types of mixed drinks.
• Perform reasonable tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to full-time hourly team members beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability are provided where allowed.
• Voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, permanent life, and pet insurance.
• Part-time team members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage health plan, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; coverage can start as early as the first of the month following hire.
• Part-time team members may enroll in voluntary pet insurance, legal assistance, and ID protection.

What This Job Offers

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