Bartender

Dacha Beer Garden
Washington, District of Columbia
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details We pay $17.50/hr + tips Full-time Medical/dental benefits, paid vacation, professional work environment Dacha Beer Garden is the perfect place to meet new people and spend time with your loved ones while enjoying unique beverages and delicious food. We are focused on our customers having a unique authentic Dacha Experience. In our outdoor beer garden, we serve a carefully curated menu of German, Belgian and American craft beers, local meads and ciders, unique cocktails and beautiful wines. The seasonal food menus crafted by our executive chef are inspired by traditional Bavarian beer gardens with an eye for local sourcing and farm-to-table authenticity. We are both dog and kid friendly. Our customers gemutlichkeit is our highest priority!

Bartender is an essential part of the Dacha team. Along with other team members, bartender is in charge of the customer experience. Professionalism, superb knowledge of Dachas menus and ability to masterfully articulate that knowledge to customers helps guiding customers through their journey with us and ensure their unique experience.

We provide sick leave, paid vacation, health insurance for full-time employees and subsidized Vida gym membership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONIBILTIES: (Other duties will be assigned as needed.) Must be willing and able to do the following:

Provide friendly, upbeat, and highly professional service to customers at your respective section/area.
Ensure that every guest receives exceptional overall experience.
Be knowledgeable of all food & beverage offerings and offer suggestions to ensure an optimal dining experience.
Setup, breakdown and maintain a clean and stocked bar by executing all opening, running and closing sidework. This includes, but is not limited to, prepping garnishes, folding napkins, wiping down all bottles, organizing end-of-night financials, restocking.
Adhere to all Dacha cocktail recipes including proper measurements, glassware, ice and garnishes.
Provide beverages for dining guests via the service bar.
Assist all staff by being a source of knowledge for all beverages.
Protect the establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies.
Working as a team and providing assistance to other team members as needed and/or as asked.
Maintain current TIPS/TAMS certification and ABRA Alcohol Manager license.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Walk and stand during entire shift.
Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe.
Remain stationary for long periods of time.
Frequently wash hands.
Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 50 feet and to manipulate them from heights, which may require the use of a foot-stool.
Be able to manipulate fingers, hands and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry and wipe.
Be able to hear and talk.
Good close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus between the two.
This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years bartending experience is required.
Superb English-language communication skills are required.
Extensive knowledge of wine, spirits and/or beers is a plus.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Excellent customer service skills.

DISCLAIMER

Failure to abide by these and any other conditions of employment of the company set forth elsewhere can subject an employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Dacha Beer Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.95) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Required Skills

Beer Knowledge

Teamwork

Provide Friendly, Upbeat, and Highly Professional Service to Customers

Attention to Detail

Friendly and Upbeat Customer Service

Time Management

Knowledge of All Food & Beverage Offerings

Adaptability

Food and Beverage Pairing

Problem Solving

Executing Bar Setup, Breakdown, and Maintenance Tasks

Sales Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Customer Engagement

Ability to Handle Difficult Situations

Commitment to Customer Satisfaction

Ability to follow instructions

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Knowledge of Local Sourcing

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Food & Beverage Offerings

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Multitasking

Adherence to Cocktail Recipes and Proper Measurements

Commitment to Safety Standards

Physical Stamina

Cocktail Making

Assisting Team Members as Needed

Organizational Skills

Bartending experience

Knowledge of Local Sourcing and Farm to Table Practices

Maintaining Tips/Tams Certification and Abra Alcohol Manager License

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Spirits Knowledge

Creativity in Beverage Preparation

Physical Ability to Walk, Stand, Reach, Bend, Lift, Carry, Stoop, Wipe, Wash Hands, Lift Boxes Up to 50 Pounds, Manipulate Items, Hear, Talk, and Have Good Vision

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

At Least 2 Years of Bartending Experience

Service Procedures

Superb English Language Communication Skills

Knowledge of Wine, Spirits, and/or Beers

Extensive Knowledge of Wine, Spirits, and/or Beers

High Volume Service

Professional appearance and demeanor

Conflict Resolution

Excellent Customer Service Skills

TIPS Certified