Bartender

HELLO BETTY Bethesda is anchored at Pike and Rose where we consistently craft exceptional experiences that forge a bond with guests, enrich our community, and empower our people.

The 3000-square foot North Bethesda restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the Canopy by Hilton Hotel (940 Rose Avenue, Bethesda) boasting 138 seats including a 26-seat Tea Room and the patio’s 40-foot Delta Deadrise boat bar consisting of 23 seats which is scheduled to open in mid-late March

Lead and oversee daily bar operations with a strong emphasis on hospitality, beverage execution, and
associate development. The Bar Manager is responsible for delivering thoughtful, consistent, and
elevated bar experiences while maintaining operational excellence, compliance, and financial
accountability. This role balances hands-on leadership behind the bar with ownership of service
standards, training, and beverage execution.  You are an ambassador of happiness and hospitality for all guests and associates.

• Showcase an inherent desire to take care of others.
  • Lead daily bar operations to ensure consistent, welcoming, and high-quality guest experiences.
  • Serve as a visible leader during service, modeling professionalism, kindness, urgency, and
  attention to detail.
  • Execute and maintain the beverage program, including cocktail standards, menu execution,
  product quality, and presentation.
  • Support ordering, inventory management, and cost controls in alignment with company
  standards and financial goals.
  • Train, coach, and develop associates on beverage knowledge, service standards, and hospitality
  expectations.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and performance feedback for bar associates.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and federal, state, and local
  regulations related to alcohol service.
  • Collaborate with restaurant leadership to ensure seamless service between the bar and dining
  room.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to guest feedback, questions, or concerns.
  • Support broader restaurant operations as needed, including assisting on the floor during peak
  service periods.
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in all bar areas.
  • Assist with opening and closing responsibilities and act as manager on duty for assigned shifts.
  • Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
  • Exhibits a kind, welcoming, detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of urgency.              
  • All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
• Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
• Know and comply with state liquor laws.
• Ensure established pars are maintained.
• Perform all sidework duties according to sidework schedules.

Education/Formal Training

Bartending training and certification, TIPS Certified

Experience

1-2 Yrs. experience bartending in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of guest service principles and bar operations.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and beverage program management.
• Certifications in beer, wine, and/or spirits preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, associates, and leadership in both verbal and written
forms.
• Ability to read and interpret schedules, instructions, orders, and financial documents.
• Manual coordination to grasp items, use bar tools, and carry trays with beverages and glassware.Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs., including trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small
equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling throughout the shift.
• Mobility — full range of mobility and ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis during the
shift.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout service.
• Ability to hear and respond to guests, staff, and operational cues in a noisy environment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, and remain organized in a fast-
paced setting.
• Ability to use tact and understanding when managing a variety of guest service issues, including
stressful situations.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift - indooor and outdoor.

- Hotel Room and Restaurant Discounts

- 401(k) with a company match after 60 days of employment

- Employee Assistance Plan