Bartender

Fogo de Chão • Reston, VA

19d

About The Position

At Fogo de Chão, the Bartender helps deliver an unforgettable dining experience centered on the Culinary Art of Churrasco. The role involves welcoming guests, understanding their beverage preferences, providing recommendations, preparing and serving drinks and menu items, and ensuring guests receive knowledgeable and responsible service. The Bartender also maintains bar and table supplies, handles transactions, and supports coworkers and management. The position has a fixed rate of $2.13 and is eligible to receive tips; further tip details are provided during onboarding or upon request.

Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• High level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, listen to and assess 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 customers are of legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Serve alcoholic beverages responsibly and comply with applicable liquor laws and food safety regulations.
• Take inventory and order supplies to keep the bar and tables 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, and clean and clear tables.
• Process cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately, 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 insurance is available to full-time hourly team members beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Dental insurance is available to full-time hourly team members beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Vision insurance is 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 (MEC) health plan, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance; coverage can begin as early as the first of the month following hire.
• Part-time team members may enroll in voluntary benefits including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.
• Eligible to receive tips in addition to the fixed rate of $2.13.

What This Job Offers

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