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Bar Louie

Server Assistant

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

At Bar Louie, we live to SERVE our Guests, our People, and our Communities. We grow by empowering ... this is the perfect entry-level role to start your hospitality career. What You'll Bring ...

Bar Louie

Server Assistant

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

At Bar Louie, we live to SERVE our Guests, our People, and our Communities. We grow by empowering ... this is the perfect entry-level role to start your hospitality career. What You'll Bring ...

The Smile Bar

Dental hygienist

Gambrills, MD · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

At The Smile Bar, we prioritize patient comfort and safety while focusing on comprehensive oral health education. Whether you are an experienced RDH or a motivated entry-level clinician, we offer a ...

The Smile Bar

Dental hygienist

Gambrills, MD · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

At The Smile Bar, we prioritize patient comfort and safety while focusing on comprehensive oral health education. Whether you are an experienced RDH or a motivated entry-level clinician, we offer a ...

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How much do entry level bar jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level bar in Washington is $16.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.56 and $19.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level bar job?

Entry level bar jobs are positions in bars, pubs, or restaurants that require little to no prior experience in the hospitality industry. These roles often include bartenders, barbacks, and servers who assist with preparing drinks, serving customers, restocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness. Entry level bar jobs are a great way to gain experience, develop customer service skills, and learn about the beverage industry. Many people use these positions as a starting point for advancing to higher-level roles, such as lead bartender or bar manager. Training is usually provided on the job, making it accessible for those new to the field.

What does an entry level bartender do?

As an entry-level bartender, you'll typically be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of beverages, keeping the bar area clean and organized, restocking supplies, and interacting with customers to ensure a positive experience. You'll also learn to follow recipes and portion guidelines, handle cash and process payments, and check IDs to verify legal drinking age. Collaboration with servers, kitchen staff, and other bartenders is common to ensure efficient service, and you'll gradually build your knowledge of drink menus and customer preferences as you gain experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level bartender?

To thrive as an Entry Level Bartender, you need basic knowledge of drink recipes, good customer service skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with POS systems, bar tools, and sometimes a responsible beverage service certification are commonly required. Strong multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills help bartenders exceed customer expectations and handle busy shifts. These abilities are crucial for providing excellent service, ensuring safety, and maintaining smooth bar operations.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Bar job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,580 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

OGC Assistant Bar Compliance

Latham & Watkins LLP

Washington, DC • Hybrid

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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13th of 34 rated law firms

Job description

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.


The OGC Assistant – Bar Compliance is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for supporting the firm’s global bar admissions and registration compliance program and reports to the OGC Supervisor – Bar Compliance. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.


Other key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining the firm’s bar admissions database
  • Verifying attorney bar credentials
  • Compiling and maintaining global bar admissions statistics
  • Assisting with projects involving bar admissions
  • Managing the archive of all attorney practice certificates/certificates of good standing
  • Monitoring the admission progress of attorneys, maintaining a tracking spreadsheet used to assist with the process
  • Communicating bar admissions policies and procedures to attorneys and teams
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • Possess strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Exhibit great attention to detail
  • Enjoy working in a collaborative environment
  • Demonstrate an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems, and develop alternative strategies to solve them

And have:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • A minimum of one (1) year of bar compliance experience at a law or professional services firm, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.


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USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

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