Bartender

Located in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia – 30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton; 40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City; just over an hour from Reston, Loudoun County, and Washington, DC.

Since 1978, The Inn at Little Washington, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has been one of the world’s most decorated restaurants and hotels. Join our growing team of exceptional people and advance your career.

We offer:

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full‑time employees)
• Paid time off (full‑time employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• On‑the‑job training
• Employee education allowance
• Advancement potential
• Flexible schedules
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary uniforms
• Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive pay

Responsible for the service of Bar and Lounge in accordance with restaurant standards. Accountable for all facets of Bar including, but not limited to, bar setup and breakdown, cocktail knowledge, wine knowledge, food knowledge, cocktail production, cocktail service, sanitizing and resetting the Bar, cash handling, walking food, and general bar maintenance. Participate in daily line‑up meetings. Engage guests and assist in beverage sales in restaurant, lounge, and bar.

Assist management team in actively servicing guests. Direct dining room staff on beverage service according to Café’s specifications courteously and efficiently.

• Learn and maintain complete knowledge of characteristics and description of each wine and champagne by the glass on the bar wine list.
• Designated glassware for each cocktail.
• Industry trends and competition.
• Dining Room, Lounge, Patio, and Bar layout; table/seat/station numbers, proper table set‑ups, room capacity, hours of operation, price range, and dress code.
• Correct maintenance and use of equipment.
• All menu selections available in all outlets.
• Daily/weekly management of missed punches, punch edits, and weekly gratuity management per IALW policy and Virginia law.
• IALW handbook‑compliance and adherence to IALW policies.
• Maintain complete knowledge and strictly abide by state liquor regulations; particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
• Attend all pre‑shift meetings while on property.
• Be familiar with all resort services/features and local attractions and activities to respond accurately to any guest inquiry.
• Monitor guest reactions and confer frequently with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Actively sell beverage to guests and enhance the overall dining experience for the guests.
• Communicate all 86’d liquors/beer to staff daily.
• Ensure the inspection and service materials and equipment for readiness of service.
• Ensure the inspection of table set‑ups, check for cleanliness, neatness, and agreement to departmental standards.
• Inspect all aspects of the bar/lounge environment ensuring compliance with standards of cleanliness and order.
• Ensure that the service stations are clean, organized, and stocked with designated supplies.
• Monitor that all service staff are greeting and escorting guests to their tables according to departmental procedures. Ensure that tables are seated to best service the guests.
• Assist Restaurant staff with their job functions to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Participate in and support hotel and company efforts toward sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as directed, developed, or assigned.

Essential:

• High school graduate.
• Minimum 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Experience as a bartender and/or cocktail server.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, and co‑workers to their…