Fine Dining Bartender - Oak Room

The Oak Room - Georgetown•Washington, DC

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Ten Five Hospitality is seeking dynamic, experienced fine-dining bartenders for The Oak Room, a restaurant and lounge in Georgetown. Bartenders are central to the bar guest experience, providing warm, attentive hospitality while executing the beverage program with precision and consistency. The role involves creating a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining strong product knowledge, and working with the team to provide smooth, efficient service in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Washington, DC, and pays $18.40 per hour.

Requirements

Five years of previous high-end restaurant or hotel experience.
Expertise in alcohol and cocktail preparation in high-volume environments.
Experience with food and wine pairing.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
Team-oriented approach and ability to anticipate others' needs.
Understanding of service sequence and coursing.
Positive attitude.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
Ability to stand and maintain well-paced mobility for extended periods and maneuver between simultaneous functions.
May need to lift trays or food items weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
May need to push or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds occasionally.
Ability to bend, squat, lift, stoop, stretch, and perform cleaning tasks.
Ability to perform grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, and climbing, with listening, hearing, and visual acuity.
Manual dexterity to operate necessary equipment, including cutlery used to cut fruit for garnishes.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards, both at the bar and throughout dining areas.
Greet and engage guests warmly and professionally; take orders, deliver beverages, and monitor guest satisfaction.
Complete opening and closing duties.
Restock beverages and maintain service par levels.
Maintain knowledge of food and beverage offerings, ingredients, and preparation methods; answer menu questions, make recommendations, and communicate dietary restrictions or preferences.
Prepare and serve beverages according to brand standards, using appropriate garnishes and glassware.
Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the bar station.
Focus on guests and foster an excellent guest experience.
Coordinate guest transfers accurately when guests move from the bar to the dining room.
Follow management's cash-handling procedures.
Check guest identification to verify legal drinking age.
Process guest transactions accurately through POS systems, including cash and credit card payments.
Communicate with the floor team about timing, special requests, and order execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.