Bartender

About Us

Welcome to Cucina MORINI, where the vibrant flavors and coastal influences of Southern Italy come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Chef Matt Adler, in collaboration with the acclaimed team behind Osteria MORINI in Washington D.C., brings the best of Southern Italian cooking straight to your plate in the heart of our nation’s capital.

Anchored by the legacy of the Osteria MORINI brand, Cucina MORINI takes a distinctively Southern Italian approach to cuisine while upholding the same standards of excellence, consistency, and service.

At Cucina MORINI, we pay homage to the rich culinary traditions of Italy’s enchanting coast to the South. Using only the highest-quality ingredients, our menu offers a delightful array of fresh crudi dishes alongside handmade pasta and signature specialties inspired by the flavors of the region.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated BARTENDERS to join the team. Be a part of this truly unique restaurant and work alongside hospitality pioneers and positive team members in an inclusive and professional environment.

Bartender Responsibilities include :

• Manage and assume full responsibility of each guest’s dining experience from start to finish with exceptional leadership and organizational skills
• Exhibit full knowledge of all food, wine, and spirits offered by the restaurant and combine that knowledge in combination with engaging sales mentality and techniques to guide guests through the menus as part of enhancing dining experience and driving revenue
• Engage with clients in a warm, friendly and vibrant manner, in line with Morini service and hospitality style
• Prepare all standard and specialty cocktails for the dining room and bar guests per Morini standards, as well as all espresso, coffee, and tea beverages
• Assist host team with greeting guests cordially and managing waits and congregation in bar areas
• Multitask between assisting guests, cleaning the bar, running food and drinks, performing wine service, maintaining water levels, and any other service / operational duties quickly, calmly and seamlessly
• Respond immediately to guests needs and requests, and promptly communicate any guest concerns with management, as well as assist in coordinating guest recovery efforts with management
• Process all guest orders through the POS system per Morini standards and ensure all food and beverage delivered promptly and accurately
• Present accurate guest checks and collect / process full payment for all food and beverage items sold
• Seek out guest preferences and convey such information to management and peers, in addition to building a new roster of regular guests by anticipating guest needs and providing engaging, memorable, and personalized service
• Report to work punctually as indicated on the schedule and in the correct, clean uniform, while adhering to personal hygiene standards

Bartender Qualifications and Necessary Skills :

• Substantive prior bartending experience required
• Strong food, wine, and spirits knowledge, as well as comfort performing wine service and making craft cocktails
• Genuine passion for restaurant hospitality and service
• Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and support colleagues regardless of role, and a positive communication style
• Acumen with restaurant technology, such as POS and employee communications systems
• Willingness to embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems and service steps
• Experience handling guest concerns and thinking creatively and outside the box to meet guests’ needs
• Broad and flexible availability to work
• Physical requirements include : ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time

What We Offer

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members.

We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees :

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
• 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.