What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender position at The Executive Branch?
Job Purpose
The Bartender crafts and serves beverages to the club's exacting standard, managing bar service and building member relationships with discretion and polish.
Principal (Essential) Duties
● Prepare cocktails, wine service, and other beverages accurately per recipe and presentation standards.
● Verify member/guest identification and practice responsible, compliant alcohol service at all times.
● Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, and stock levels throughout service.
● Accurately manage tabs, member charges, and POS entries.
● Build rapport with members at the bar, anticipating preferences and providing personalized service.
● Coordinate with the Barback on restocking, prep, and cleanliness during service.
Secondary Duties
● Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
● Strong mixology, wine, and spirits knowledge.
● Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure.
● Professional, discreet demeanor appropriate to a private club setting.
● Sound judgment in responsible alcohol service and conflict de-escalation.
Experience / Education Requirements
● High school diploma or equivalent required.
● 2 years of Bartender experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or private club service preferred.
● Current D.C. ABRA-recognized responsible alcohol service certification (e.g., TIPS or equivalent) required.
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
● While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
● Operate with indomitable work ethic and the willingness to work additional hours and atypical shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
● Stand and walk for extended periods (up to a full shift) on a dining or bar floor.
● Lift and carry up to 35 lbs (trays, cases, supplies) and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and carrying.
● See, hear, talk and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity; kneel, sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, pull, push and other similar, repetitive tasks requiring physical activity.
Salary : $55