Located between Union Station and Chinatown in D.C.’s East End, Bar Spero is the latest concept from Reverie Chef Johnny Spero, at the heart, a lively seafood bar and grill. Embodying the dynamic energy of the District’s downtown culture, the space is designed for chance encounters and lively conversation.

Opening this summer, we are looking for people who share our desire to develop genuine connections with our guests, making them feel welcome, relaxed, and at home. Behind the scenes, we put as much thought into food and beverage as we do into the service operations. We are looking for passionate people looking to take pride in their work, maintain exceptional standards, who are able to act as team players.

As a Server at Bar Spero you are responsible for providing guests with the highest possible standard in service and are responsible for the complete sales and service of food, beverages & experience. Servers must possess leadership skills, be personable with guests and be able to anticipate their needs- working with a warm, knowledgeable & noticeably appreciative demeanor. It is the responsibility of the Server to coordinate dining room activities to achieve the restaurant’s common goal of guest satisfaction. Our Servers work as a team to facilitate all food running and table maintenance. For this reason, Servers at Bar Spero must possess a natural drive to do well and work together. 

Bar Spero believes in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As a Server, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co-workers & managers.

We are hiring both full time and part time candidates. Bar Spero is open 5 days a week, for dinner only. Bar Spero is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 1 year + experience in a fine dining of high volume restaurant as a Server
• Learn detailed and extensive food, wine and bar menus
• Take food and drink orders from guests accurately and with a positive attitude
• Engage with guests in a friendly manner to craft engaging experiences
• Make suggestions based on knowledge of guests’ expectations and wants
• Ensure tables are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
• Collect payment from guests
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be comfortable with repetitive motions (such as walking, bending & standing)
• Must be able to take constructive criticisms and work well in a team dynamic

WHAT BAR SPERO PROVIDES YOU

Our employees are the most important part of making our organization successful.  We want to offer our employees the best benefits, so they know how important they are to our company.

• Competitive salary with performance-based raises and promotions
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth within an organization of passionate hospitality professionals
• Work in a dynamic, upscale, community oriented environment
• Wellness and Lifestyle Benefits
• Employee discount referral program

Continue, develop, or launch your career with us at Bar Spero

To join our team, apply to this post or email [email protected] with your resume and a brief explanation of why you might be an excellent fit. A member of our team will be in touch promptly.

For more information about Bar Spero, visit us at: www.barspero.com or @barspero on Instagram