Come Join our Team as a Bartender

At AC Hotel/Residence Inn Reston, you'll thrive in a sophisticated and dynamic environment. Our hotel, located at Reston Gateway and adjacent to Metrorail, features modern designs and top-notch amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness facility and a spa-style indoor pool. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, with vibrant spaces like the SYN Lounge and SEVEN Restaurant fostering a positive atmosphere. Join us to create memorable experiences for guests while enjoying a supportive and inspiring workplace. Working here you can enjoy the convenience of being in a prime location, with easy access to transportation, entertainment and shopping

Bartender

Position Summary

Our 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 Functions 

• Crafts 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.
• Adhere to alcohol awareness procedures to prevent guest intoxication while maintaining professionalism and care.
• 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 Responsibilities

• Adhere 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 Experience

• Previous bartending experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Good knowledge of liquor and preparation methods.

Benefits and Perks

Donohoe 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 qualify

We 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.