posted May 30, 2025

Bartender

Compensation: $12.50 to $14.00 per hour

Job Description

Bartender

Be a Part of Something Special at The Darcy

The Darcy is an eclectic, 226-room boutique hotel in Washington DC, providing chic accommodations, distinctive dining, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Classically American but with a European sensibility, The Darcy offers an authentic, original, and local experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves in the community.

The Darcy is located on Scott Circle in downtown Washington, DC, just half a mile from both the lively Dupont Circle and historic Logan Circle. Shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums and other Washington DC attractions abound on nearby 14th and U streets.

The Darcy is a polished team empowered to create remarkable local experiences with a dash of fun! We always take ownership, act with integrity and foster infectious pride to bring out the best in all of us!

We’re looking for a Bartender to join our polished and professional team—someone who brings infectious pride, acts with integrity, and takes ownership in everything they do.

The Bartender plays a crucial role in creating a memorable experience for our guests by preparing and serving a variety of beverages, including cocktails, wines, and beers.

Responsibilities:

• Guest Service:
• Greet and engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Take accurate drink orders and provide recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Serve beverages promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Resolve guest issues and complaints in a timely and courteous manner.
• Beverage Preparation:
• Prepare a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, adhering to standard recipes and measurements.
• Maintain knowledge of current drink trends and popular cocktails.
• Stock and maintain bar inventory.
• Ensure proper liquor pouring and portion control.
• Cash Handling:
• Accurately process payments and operate the point-of-sale system.
• Follow cash handling procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Compliance:
• Adhere to all liquor laws and regulations, including age verification.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Follow safety and security procedures.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Bartender or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of alcoholic beverages, including spirits, wines, and beers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid alcohol serving certification (if required by local regulations).

Compensation/Job Classification

• $12.50 – 14.00 / hr
• Full-Time Position
• Hourly / Tipped

Benefits:  At Northwood Hospitality, LLC, we value our team members and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness, we offer competitive health insurance programs geared to you and your family’s needs as well as vacation, sick, and holiday benefits. For your financial wellness, Northwood Hospitality, LLC provides a wide array of coverage, including supplemental, spousal and child life insurance and short and long-term disability. In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts for hotel room discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing Northwood Hospitality, LLC as the employer of your future.

Northwood Hospitality, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our decisions regarding all aspects of the employment relationship are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity.  It is the Company’s policy that, in exercising our management responsibilities, we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics or status protected by applicable state or local law.

Northwood Hospitality Diversity & Inclusion: The Company recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce and will continue to identify and attract a workforce of the best available talent at every organizational level. As the Company grows and expands, we remain committed to maintaining our workplace diversity, allowing us to maintain our leadership in the industry.

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Join a team that brings out the best in each other. Create memorable local experiences with a dash of fun—at The Darcy.