Job Description
About us
Vera Cocina and Bar is a Lebanese-Mexican restaurant in Washington, DC. We are a growing team that is customer-centric, fun, and professional. Through great storytelling and exceptional customer service, we transport our guests to a world that seamlessly blends the heritages of Lebanon and Mexico.
Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
- Lively atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR:
- Bartenders
- Servers
- Hosts
- Food runners
- Bussers
Full-time and Part-time
Our work environment includes:
- Great working environment
- Lively atmosphere
- Food provided
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Engage customers in friendly bar banter
- Engage guests with interesting stories about the restaurant and cocktail menu items
- Make recommendations based on guest preferences
- Ensure that food, drinks, and bills are delivered to guests in a timely manner
- Provide exceptional customer service and work well under pressure
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with other team members
Requirements:
- English speaker
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills
- Friendly and attentive personality
- Ability to gain strong knowledge of the cocktail menu and restaurant history (with training)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Prior restaurant/bartending experience
- Prior experience with Toast system is preferred but not required
If you are a passionate and engaging storyteller with a commitment to exceptional customer service and openness to learn, we would love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Restaurant type:
- Bar
- Upscale casual restaurant
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Rotating weekends
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Washington, DC 20002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Bartending: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person