Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
The Salt Line Ballston is looking for Bartenders!
Peak Season for very busy established bar and restaurant with the premier outdoor bar area in Ballston. Full Time, Part Time and Seasonal Positions available.
Very lucrative position for the right candidate. Our team works hard, takes pride in what we do, and does our best to have fun while doing it! We are seeking experienced, charismatic TEAM players with both strong fine dining background and solid high volume experience. Looking for great guest service skills who genuinely understand how to create memorable bar guest experiences. Must be versatile enough to be comfortable both at our outdoor bar handling high volume crowds AND behind stylish indoor bar handling fine dining guest experiences. Ideal candidates are reliable, hard working, and highly efficient and organized; are team oriented (pooled bar); bring a positive and professional approach to the position; and possess a genuine passion and enthusiasm for hospitality and the beverage and restaurant industry.
Little bit about us: The Salt Line concept combines the spirit of a New England Style Raw Bar and Fish House with the bounty of the Chesapeake and the energy of the Nation’s Capital. Building on the success of The Salt Line (DC), Long Shot Hospitality was thrilled to open its second The Salt Line in the bustling and energetic Ballston neighborhood. Opening in October 2021 to immediate accolades and success, The Salt Line Ballston has already established itself as a cornerstone of the Ballston dining scene and community. We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic servers to join our team and be a part of the continued success for this exciting new addition to the growing The Salt Line family!
Our beverage program boasts a creative but approachable cocktail program alongside an eclectic wine list and an excellent craft beer list drawing heavily from NE & local breweries. We partner with local distillers and breweries to highlight what makes DC area so special while bringing in classic names that make New England beer and spirits so noteworthy. We have a very strong and loyal regular neighborhood following but as one of the most highly rated restaurants in Northern Virginia also see a lot of tourist, destination and special occasion dining and bar guests.
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant high volume fine dining restaurant bartender experience
- Working knowledge of food, beverage and wine service
- Professional, friendly, punctual, reliable
- Team oriented mindset - we are a pooled bar
- Minimum of three shifts of availability
- Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors
Benefits Offered:
- Employee dining discounts
- Health insurance benefits after 60 days
- Competitive pay and flexible quality of life schedule
- Be a part of a growing restaurant group with exciting opportunities for development and advancement
Please submit a resume along with a few sentences about what interests you about The Salt Line and why you think you would be a good fit with our service team. You can also contact us directly at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
For more information, follow @TheSaltLine on Twitter and Instagram or visit www.thesaltline.com.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($2.13) plus tips
Estimated Weekly Tips: $1,500.00
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Food and Beverage Knowledge
Ability to Handle High Volume Crowds
Cocktail Making
Versatility in Different Bar Environments
Sales Driven
Strong Communication Skills
Ability to Create Memorable Experiences
Adaptability to Different Work Settings
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Part of Long Shot Hospitality
Building on the success of The Salt Line (DC), Longshot Hospitality is thrilled to open its second The Salt Line in the bustling and up and coming Ballston neighborhood.
The Salt Line combines the spirit of a New England Style Raw Bar and Fish House with the bounty of the Chesapeake and the energy of the Nation’s Capital Region. The original The Salt Line, located across the street from Nats park in the Navy Yard neighborhood, has established itself as one of the best and busiest restaurants in Washington DC. Both neighborhood go-to and dining destination, TSL has received numerous accolades including a coveted three stars from the Washington Post's Tom Sietsema. the 2019 Rammy for Chef of the Year to Kyle Bailey, and the 2020 Rammy for Favorite Gathering Place.
Chef Bailey's menu draws inspiration from New England Classics and showcases his creative talents with seafood charcuterie, crudos, and signature raw bar offerings. The beverage program boasts an extensive cocktail and craft beer list, drawing heavily from NE & local breweries.
The Salt Line is brought to you by Longshot Hospitality, a team of veteran restaurant professionals committed to providing signature dining experiences built around world class food, ambience and hospitality.
