Bartender

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

We are looking for... experienced and passionate Bartenders for Riggs Washington DC, a brand-new independent hotel. Our preferred candidate would have luxury or independent hospitality experience in the Washington DC market.

Our ideal candidate thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind and a great sense of humor, and loves finding solutions, working with a team and proactively creating positive outcomes.

The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.Core Essential Functions
• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner
• Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar patrons
• Engage with guests
• Assess guest needs and offer recommendations to curate special guest experiences
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities
• Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST
• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience
• Knowledge of wines, beers, cocktails and spirits
• Willingness to learn and adapt in new situations
• Positive attitude and a desire to be hospitable
** Benefits
* * At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:
* Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
* 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
* Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
* Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
* 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
* 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
* 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day
* Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary
* Employee Assistance Program
* Referral Incentive
* 401K with 5% Match
* Training and Development Programs
* Additional perks via United Healthcare
* Complimentary Employee Meals
* Employee Recognition programs
** Equal Employment Opportunity
** Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.
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* Location:

** Washington, DC
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