Bartender

Jos Andrs Restaurants

Jos Andrs restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between.

What we would like from you:

• Exceed guests' expectations by providing an authentic, friendly, enthusiastic, professional culinary and beverage experience paired with impeccable service and a genuine sense of hospitality.
• Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates.
• Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu of handmade cocktails.
• A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.
• Ability to articulate an appealing description of every item we offer. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods as well as suggestive beverage pairings.
• Participates in the R&D part of cocktails creations with the team!
• Ability to maintain expected steps of service during high volume peak hours.
• At least an intermediate understanding of beer, wine, and spirits is required.
• A knowledge of Greek, Lebanese and Turkish wines is a plus!

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive pay with industry leading benefits
• Access to medical, dental, vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible schedules
• Fun, dynamic, innovative atmosphere
• Education assistance/tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Requirements:

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Jos Andrs Group restaurants span across America including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago and of course Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept, and showcase Jos's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food.