Bartender (tipped)

Bartender PositionCome Join our Team as a BartenderDiscover an exciting opportunity to grow your hospitality career at the AC Hotel & Residence Inn Reston, a dynamic dual-property destination where modern sophistication meets welcoming comfort. Conveniently located at the Reston Town Center Metrorail Station, our hotel offers two distinctive guest experiences under one roof, featuring 267 guest rooms, a vibrant rooftop bar, a full-service restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, more than 10,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, an indoor heated pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Join our talented team and bring your passion for hospitality to life as you create memorable guest experiences, deliver exceptional service, and help make every meeting, event, and stay truly outstanding!BartenderSalary Range: $12.00 +tipsPosition SummaryOur Bartenders are skilled hospitality professionals who craft and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with precision, creativity, and care. Working in both bar and restaurant settings, they engage guests with warm, attentive service while maintaining a clean, organized, and energetic environment. Bartenders are expected to have strong product knowledge, uphold responsible service standards, and contribute to an exceptional guest experience through personalized recommendations and efficient execution. This is a tipped position, with earning potential based on service quality and guest satisfaction.Essential FunctionsCrafts delicious cocktails and drinks for both the bar and restaurant.Serves a variety of wines, draft, and bottled beers, along with delectable food, all up to hotel standards.Handles payments for drinks with precision, following hotel accounting procedures.Attends to guests' needs with prompt and friendly service.Guides guests in choosing the perfect food and beverage items.Promotes cocktail hours and special events with flair.Implements alcohol awareness procedures to prevent guest intoxication.Prepares drinks and ensures correct pricing.Assists servers with bar knowledge and expertise.Cleans, sanitizes, restocks, and stores bar items meticulously.Secures all money at the end of each shift.Keeps the supervisor informed of any significant issues or unusual matters.Serves bar menu food according to hotel standards.Ensures proper storage of alcohol.Maintains cleanliness of bar service and guest areas.Reports maintenance issues to the supervisor promptly.Requisitions alcohol and bar food as per hotel standards.Additional ResponsibilitiesAdhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.Education and ExperiencePrevious bartending experience.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to stand for long periods of time.Good knowledge of liquor and preparation methods.Benefits and PerksDonohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance*, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, and MORE! Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work.*minimum 32 hours/week to qualifyWe also offer daily pay access, where you can receive your earnings on the same day you work, empowering you to manage your finances easily and confidently.If you're ready to bring your energy and skills to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a key player in creating memorable moments for our guests.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.