Bartender Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 25-12679310 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $20.15 to $21.83 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 1/29/2025 Close Date 2/8/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages from a full service bar.

Duties

Mixes a wide variety of drinks to order, following a variety of established recipes.

Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

Excellent customer service skills.

Be knowledgeable of all food & beverage offerings and offer suggestions to ensure an optimal experience.

Setup, breakdown and maintain a clean and stocked bar by executing all opening, running and closing side work.

Assists in taking inventory and maintaining records and submits in requests for the purchase of inventory.

Assists in creating and executing facility recreational programming (holiday party themes, wine tastings, trivia).

Protect the establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies.

Skill to completely set-up a bar and to recognize impending shortages of supplies based on the volume of business and insure their timely replacement.

Ability to collect tabs, chits or cash in appropriate amounts and is accountable for cash and inventory for the period worked.

Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.

The incumbent is held responsible for proper operation of the bar, coordinating of bar reservation system, receipts and inventory accountability.

Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Must walk or stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Frequent light to moderate lifting and carrying objects weighing 5 to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over 40 pounds.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 50 feet and to manipulate them from heights, which may require the use of a foot-stool.

Qualifications

Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of beverages by combining ingredients such as liquors, soda, water, sugar, bitters and fruit garnishes.

Serves liqueur, beer, and wine, and is skillful in mixing such beverages as an Alexander, Margarita, Zombi, Singapore Sling, etc.

Skill to completely set-up a bar and to recognize impending shortages of supplies based on the volume of business and insure their timely replacement.

Ability to collect tabs, chits or cash in appropriate amounts and is accountable for cash and inventory for the period worked.

Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and to resolve the problem or seek assistance if needed.

Instructions concerning the proper operation of the bar are furnished orally or in writing by the manager.

Incumbent is held responsible for the proper operation of the bar, receipts, and inventory accountability.

Additional information

"To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine."

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining of satisfactory employment reference checks.

As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

When relocation expenses are authorized to perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Additional information: https://www.dfas.mil/CivilianEmployees/Civilian-Permanent-Change-of-Station-PCS/Tax-Information/

Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/08/2025to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

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Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR
Address
NSA Washington
47402 Buse Rd
Bldg 467
Patuxent River, MD 20670
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Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

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