Bartender

  • The Sovereign
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details The Sovereign an acclaimed location from the Neighborhood Restaurant Group is a Belgian bar and bistro committed to celebrating the rustic cuisine and fabled brewing culture of Belgium. We are looking for experienced bartenders to help continue our growth and to deliver our home-grown style of hospitality. Our bartenders currently make upwards of $30-40 an hour including gratuities. If you are a hospitality professional that possesses the following traits, we want to meet you: - Previous experience in casual to fine-dining settings (nice but not essential) - A passion for food, beverage (especially beer!), and craft cocktail knowledge - The ability to multitask while demonstrating grace under pressure - The ability to anticipate and exceed varying guests needs - A positive, upbeat attitude and the desire to provide excellent hospitality - Focus and direction to thrive in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment - A team-player mentality - Excitement to learn about and educate guests on our food, craft beer, wine, and liquor program - Ability to provide guests with a true dining experience rather than a just another meal - Desire to be part of an environment foundered on growth, education, and development

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About The Sovereign: The Sovereign features 50 drafts and more than 300 bottles meticulously curated by Beer Director Greg Engert. From Trappist Monastic producers whose brewing history dates back hundreds of years to an up-and-coming new generation of Belgian brewers, as well as international and domestic producers of exceptional Belgian-style ales, The Sovereign offers an expansive breadth of selections that illuminate the flavor-driven, craft-brewed complexity that is the trademark of the best Belgian beers. Just as The Sovereign champions brewers who use simple, true recipes and let technique and patience yield complex flavors, so too does our culinary team who focus on rustic, ingredient-driven Belgian dishes, while also drawing on French, German and Dutch cooking traditions. Dutch-style mussels, braises and stews such as Lapin a la Kriek (Rabbit braised in Cherry Beer), Flammkuchen and Tartes Flambe and other classic regional dishes serve as the core of our seasonally changing menu. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($30.00 - $40.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Previous Experience in Casual to Fine Dining Settings

Strong Communication Skills

Passion for Food, Beverage, and Craft Cocktail Knowledge

Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment

Customer Service Orientation

Passion for Food, Beverage (Especially Beer!), and Craft Cocktail Knowledge

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Ability to Multitask and Remain Calm Under Pressure

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Work Collaboratively With a Team

Ability to Multitask While Demonstrating Grace Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Culinary Knowledge

Ability to Anticipate and Exceed Guests' Needs

Time Management Skills

Creativity in Beverage and Food Presentation

Ability to Anticipate and Exceed Varying Guests' Needs

Passion for the Hospitality Industry

Knowledge of Belgian Cuisine

Ability to Engage and Connect With Guests

Positive, Upbeat Attitude and Dedication to Excellent Hospitality

Knowledge of Food and Beverage Pairings

Knowledge of Beer and Brewing Processes

Positive, Upbeat Attitude and Desire to Provide Excellent Hospitality

Team Collaboration Skills

Focus and Direction in a Fast Paced, Detail Oriented Environment

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Focus and Direction to Thrive in a Fast Paced and Detail Oriented Environment

Willingness to Learn and Grow Professionally

Team Player Mentality

Culinary Creativity

Desire to Learn and Educate Guests on Food, Craft Beer, Wine, and Liquor Program

Cultural Awareness of Belgian and European Dining Traditions

Excitement to Learn About and Educate Guests on Food, Craft Beer, Wine, and Liquor Program

Ability to Create a Welcoming Atmosphere

Ability to Provide Guests With a Dining Experience Rather Than Just a Meal

Ability to Provide Guests With a True Dining Experience Rather Than Just Another Meal

Desire to Be Part of an Environment Founded on Growth, Education, and Development

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Job ID: 483243110
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025

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