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Ford's Fish Shack

Bartender

Chantilly, VA

Temporary shifts may be available at our Lansdowne or Ashburn locations. Bartender We are looking for a qualified, experienced bartenders who can provide our customers with an outstanding experience.

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for temp bartender in Silver Spring, MD is $16.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.95 and $18.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Temp bartenders often work in a variety of venues with differing procedures, team cultures, and crowd sizes, which can be challenging when adapting quickly to new environments. You may encounter unfamiliar POS systems, unique drink menus, or different supply setups at each location. Preparing by brushing up on classic and popular cocktails, familiarizing yourself with common POS systems, and maintaining a flexible attitude can help you succeed. Since you’ll also be collaborating with new coworkers frequently, strong communication skills and professionalism are essential for building rapport and ensuring smooth shifts.

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Bartender

Ford's Fish Shack

Chantilly, VA

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Now hiring all positions for our newest location: Chantilly!

Ford's Fish Shack - Chantilly is expected to open in November. Temporary shifts may be available at our Lansdowne or Ashburn locations.


Bartender


We are looking for a qualified, experienced bartenders who can provide our customers with an outstanding experience. A good candidate should be able to perfectly prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Understand customers' needs and make recommendations to improve the guest drinking and dining experience. Communicate in a professional and friendly manner while providing excellent customer service, compelling guests to come back again. They also must keep a clean and well-organized bar.


Bartender Responsibilities:

  • Learn menus and make recommendations by assessing customers' needs and preferences.
  • Plan and present bar menu.
  • Interact with customers, take orders, and serve food and drinks.
  • Take food orders and enter these into the POS system for preparation.
  • Issue bills, take payments, and conduct cash transactions.
  • Maintain guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
  • Prepare alcohol and non-alcohol beverages for bar and servers.
  • Check customers' identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age.
  • Maintain all food and beverages and ensure compliance with all safety practices and regulations.
  • Prepare, cut and storage all beverage garnishments, toppings properly by opening and closing.
  • Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
  • Ensure all bar toppings and food are handled with the proper sanitation procedures.
  • Keep the work area clean and sanitized. Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors and counters. Wash glassware at the bar repeatedly as needed. Wash all bar utensils daily.
  • Detailed cleaning must be done periodically and as instructed by management.
  • Complete all opening and closing duties including but not limited to; POS transactions, turn in daily cash bank to the manager with cashout report, clean, organize the bar area and supplies.
  • Assist the service (servers) co-workers in any additional duties if needed and as instructed by management.

Bartender Requirements:

  • Experience as a bartender
  • Knowledge of preparing and mixing beverages
  • A bartending certificate is a plus
  • Basic computer and math skills
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Professional and positive disposition
  • Flexibility and willingness to work in shifts
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
Work schedule
  • 8 hour shift
  • 10 hour shift
  • Weekend availability
  • Monday to Friday
  • Holidays
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
Supplemental pay
  • Tips
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

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