Pay Range: $900 - $2000 / week
Are you looking to join an upscale fine-dining restaurant with a chef-driven, seafood-centric menu?
Cordelia Fishbar , opening in November 2024, is seeking experienced Bartenders with a background in full-service restaurants and knowledge of fine dining steps of service. We are looking for professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and who thrive in a high-end, fast-paced environment. Our wine list will feature over 100 bottles, and wine certifications from CMS, WSET or equivalent are a plus.
Located in the vibrant Union Market neighborhood of DC, Cordelia Fishbar is the newest concept from Clyde’s Restaurant Group .
WALK-INS: We welcome walk-ins to our recruiting office at 1309 5th St, NE, Washington, DC 20002 on the third floor. On 5th St, immediately after Union Market, up the white stairs.
WHY JOIN THE CORDELIA'S TEAM AS A BARTENDER
- Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
- Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
- Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
- Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
- Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training.
- Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match.
- Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and a guest.
- Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
- Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
- Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
- Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
- Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
- Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A BARTENDER
- Prior bartending experience in a full-service restaurant required
- Wine certifications from CMS, WSET, or equivalent are a plus
- Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
- Problem solvers that can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible availability to work late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed
WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A BARTENDER
- Wipe, clean, and polish the bar counter, shelves, bottles, glasses, and equipment
- Inventory and stock the bar for setup with beverages, garnishes, and supplies
- Receive drink orders from patrons and wait staff
- Mix ingredients (i.e., liquor, mixers and juices, sugar, fruit, etc.) in preparing orders according to standard recipes
- Ring drink and food orders from bar patrons into the register
- Count inventories, requisition products, and restock the bar with beverages, utensils, linen, boutique products, and supplies
- Stock clean glassware on glass shelves behind the bar
- Slice, peel, and arrange fruit and other garnishes
- Disassemble, clean, and reassemble blenders and other equipment
- Receive, ring up, collect money, and make change for employee shift meals
- Count and verify banks at the start of the shift, take a revenue report from the register, and count and reconcile banks against sales at the end of the shift
- Collect and verify “waiter banks” from the wait staff at the end of the shift
- Check IDs to verify drinking age
- Socialize at the bar with patrons to create friendliness
- Break down the bar at the end of the day and clean counters, shelves, refrigerators, storage cabinets, sinks, floors, and restock to closing par levels
ABOUT US
Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 13 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald’s, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, and Hamilton Live.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career! Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Wine Knowledge, Wine Pairing, Wine Certifications (WSET, CMW), Sommelier, Captain, Craft, Cocktails