Bartender

Description Pay Range: $900 - $2000 / week Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

If so, Cordelia Fishbar is the place for you. Part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group, which owns 14 unique restaurants in the DMV, Cordelia Fishbar offers a distinctive dining experience, specializing in a global seafood-centric menu highlighted by charcoal cooking techniques.

Located in DC's Union Market neighborhood, it's the perfect place to grow your hospitality career.

We are conveniently accessible by car, multiple bus lines, and located near NoMa-Gallaudet U Station on the Red line.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A BARTENDER

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training.
• Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match.
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and 3 guests.
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.

What We Look For In a Bartender

• Friendly, hardworking, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
• Problem solvers that can handle customer matters with courtesy, dignity, and respect
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible availability to work late nights, weekends, holidays, and weekdays as needed
• Prior bartending experience required

What You Will Do As a Bartender

• Wipe, clean, and polish the bar counter, shelves, bottles, glasses, and equipment
• Inventory and stock the bar for setup with beverages, garnishes, and supplies
• Receive drink orders from patrons and wait staff
• Mix ingredients (i.e., liquor, mixers and juices, sugar, fruit, etc.) in preparing orders according to standard recipes
• Ring drink and food orders from bar patrons into the register
• Count inventories, requisition products, and restock the bar with beverages, utensils, linen, boutique products, and supplies
• Stock clean glassware on glass shelves behind the bar
• Slice, peel, and arrange fruit and other garnishes
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble blenders and other equipment
• Receive, ring up, collect money, and make change for employee shift meals
• Count and verify banks at the start of the shift, take a revenue report from the register, and count and reconcile banks against sales at the end of the shift
• Collect and verify “waiter banks” from the wait staff at the end of the shift
• Check IDs to verify drinking age
• Socialize at the bar with patrons to create friendliness
• Break down the bar at the end of the day and clean counters, shelves, refrigerators, storage cabinets, sinks, floors, and restock to closing par levels

About Us Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Summer 2026).

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career! Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Clyde’s Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work.

Contact us at [email protected] if you need any special accommodations to apply.