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Bartender jobs in Washington, DC
Bartenders mix and serve drinks, manage the bar's pace and inventory, check IDs, and keep guests comfortable, whether it is a quiet Tuesday or a packed weekend.
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***Open Bartender Interviews*** Wednesday August 5th 1pm-3pm Please bring an updated resume, dressed professional & ready to interview! Desert 5 Spot: 400 Morse St, NE, Washington, DC 200002 About Us Desert 5 Spot brings…
We are a popular Restaurant seeking a dedicated full-time server to join our staff! We are looking for candidate with a minimum of 2 years experience. Expectations are simple: show up on time, work clean, be professional…
$100k
Bartender Opportunities | Award-Winning Waterfront Restaurant Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, led by Fabio Trabocchi, is currently seeking experienced and hospitality-driven Bartenders to join our acclaimed team at Fiola Ma…
As a bartender, you will be responsible for creating a memorable experience for guests through exceptional customer service, drink preparation, and maintaining a clean and organized bar. In addition to serving drinks, yo…
$25 per hour
We are hiring immediately for on call BARTENDER positions. Location : Occasions Caterers - 655 Taylor Street, Washington, DC 20017. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : On call; Days and hours may vary. M…
We are in search of bartenders for Brasserie Liberte, a high volume and successful French restaurant in Georgetown. We are busy year-round and are looking for committed, experienced food and beverage professionals to add…
$10.3 per hour
building a team that leads with warmth, operates with precision, and believes that hospitality is something you feel. The Role The Bartender is the face of Bar Nuestro's beverage program — part craftsman, part host, part…
border hospitality. Because at its heart, El Presidente is about the theater of going out. The team is seeking dynamic, genuine Bartenders who enjoy making people happy — Agave Spirits Knowledge is a Plus! This position…
$18 per hour
our exhibition Comply with all food and beverage regulations CORE QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS Proven working experience as a bartender Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks Positive attitude and exc…
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What bartenders earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$24 | $35k–$50k |
| Mid level | $23–$33 | $48k–$69k |
| Senior | $31–$45 | $65k–$94k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Classic cocktail knowledgeSpeed and accuracyPOS systemsResponsible alcohol serviceCash handlingMemory for orders and regularsGuest rapportBar inventory and ordering
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a guest who has had too much to drink?
Show the professional sequence: slow service, offer water and food, cut off respectfully, involve a manager if needed. This answer can decide the interview.
Make me an old fashioned. Talk me through it.
Know your classics cold: spec, technique, glassware, garnish. Narrating calmly while you build is exactly what a service test looks like.
How do you keep up when the bar is three deep?
Talk about sequencing multiple orders, batching steps, acknowledging waiting guests, and staying consistent on pours instead of getting sloppy.
What is your approach to checking IDs?
Say plainly that you check anyone who looks under a threshold, every time, and know the state's acceptable forms. No exceptions for regulars.
How do you handle cash and end-of-night reconciliation?
Describe accurate ringing, no unrecorded comps, and clean drawer counts. Owners are listening for honesty around shrinkage.
Tell me about building regulars at a previous bar.
Give a specific habit, like remembering names and drinks or making a genuine recommendation. Regulars are revenue, and they know it.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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List your alcohol service certification, such as TIPS or your state's equivalent card.
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Quantify sales, like average ring per shift or bar revenue on nights you ran.
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Name the POS systems you know, such as Toast, Aloha, or Square.
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Describe the venue types honestly: high-volume club, cocktail bar, or neighborhood pub each need different skills.
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Mention cocktail program contributions, like menu items you created that stayed on the list.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Barback
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Bartender
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Head Bartender
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Bar Manager
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