Bartender

About the role

The Hilton Fairfax is located in Northern Virginia’s tree-lined Fair Lakes neighborhood and no more than a half-mile from various retail and dining. The hotel offers 316 well-appointed guest rooms with 9 bespoke meeting rooms and over 10,000 square feet of event spaces. Located in the hotel lobby, Nova Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner offering traditional comfort dishes blending Virginia and Mid-Atlantic influences. The Hilton Fairfax is looking for an experienced and friendly Mixologist/Bartender to join the restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages and/or food to guests in a friendly, courteous and timely manner, resulting in guest satisfaction.
• Prepare beverages for servers to supply to guests and act as cashier for the lounge.
• Be familiar with the restaurant menu and offerings to prepare drinks accurately and answer guest questions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
• Basic English language writing skills necessary for completion of requisitions and vouchers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.

Physical demands

• Lifting fifty (30) pounds maximum.
• Constant standing and walking required.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Pay

Hourly rate for this position is $12/hour plus tips.