Bartender

This beautifully renovated French-Vietnamese full-service concept located on DC's bustling 14TH STREET features big flavors, a unique beverage program with Vietnamese coffees, teas and fresh juices, and a late-night downstairs bar (follow the pink light). doi moi, in Vietnamese means "new change" and pays tribute to the culinary traditions and regional dishes found throughout Southeast Asia. Through our authentic scratch cooking, we attract a crowd who value high quality and who are looking for a newer, more vibrant scene.

doi moi is seeking a Bartender to join our team in support of the creation and execution of this authentic experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Greet, serve, and communicate with guests through their entire visit to ensure a positive and memorable experience
• Maintain high knowledge of the food, cocktail, wine, and beer menus to explain the items to guests in an enthralling way
• Properly measure, mix, pour, and serve all drinks for guests at the bar and in the dining room
• Respond to guests' questions while suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, specials, etc.
• Properly present, open and serve wine
• Work with other bartenders as well as with management, servers, hosts, bussers, and food runners to create a seamless dining experience for our gusts
• Enter all orders via POS system in a timely manner according to guests’ coursing preferences
• Work with a purpose; continually fill waters, pre bus, reset/wipe down bar top, complete side work, helps fellow employees, and complete additional assigned tasks to provide a productive and positive work environment
• Responsible for all barback responsibilities if no barback is present including restocking, filling ice, dishwashing, cutting fruit, emptying trash etc.
• Effectively handle all cash and credit card transactions with care
• Attend educational/developmental sessions as required

doi moi is part of SRG Concepts, a privately-owned restaurant group that currently owns and operates 3 locations in the greater Washington DC, metropolitan area. We are currently executing our full service and fast casual growth strategy. Our concepts are Chicken & Whiskey, The Walrus Oyster & Ale House, and doi moi.

Requirements

• Excellent English speaking and communication skills
• Meets state minimum age to bartend
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to provide top notch customer service in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and ability work well under pressure with bussers, cooks and other staff
• Stand and work in constant motion for the entire shift
• Able to perform high-quality work while unsupervised
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, champagne, and mixed cocktails
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• 2 years of experience in a bar or similar environment (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $10.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• The state requires Bartenders serving alcohol to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this requirement?

Work Location: In person