Bartender | Hotel Hive | Washington, DC | Modus by PM Hotel Group

We're looking for a Bartender to craft exceptional beverages and provide outstanding service in our lobby and/or rooftop bar. In this role, you'll prepare drinks and serve food promptly and courteously while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and hospitality. The ideal candidate is organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and approaches challenges with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Most importantly, you'll create personalized, memorable experiences for every guest by delivering attentive and engaging service. This is a tipped, non-exempt position reporting to the Shop Leader. The hourly base pay for this position is $10.30 per hour, plus eligible tips.

Meet Hotel Hive!

Hotel Hive opened its doors in January 2017 as DC’s first Micro Hotel. We have a youthful vibe, where modern innovation meets historic character. We are extremely interactive with our guests; exceptional and personalized service is our top priority. Our goal is to provide a restful, unique, and innovative hotel experience for our guests before and after they buzz around DC.

Who We Are

• Passionate – about hospitality and fostering an environment where associates will thrive.


• Culture driven – dedicated to respect, teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed.


• Unique – we encourage our associates to express themselves and their individual talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.


• Innovators – we are a lifestyle hotel management company that is constantly evolving.  We are open-minded individuals who embrace change.


• A growing team looking to expand with authentic and genuine individuals who recognize the importance of team engagement.


• A company that has a culture of promoting from within.


• Recognized as a Top Workplace in The Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer over the past 9 years.

What You'll Do 

• Provide exceptional personalized customer service and experiences to guests


• Will work at both the Hotel Hive Lobby Bar and Hotel Hive Rooftop Bar


• Quickly attend to guests, anticipate their needs, keep drinks filled + deliver a memorable experience


• Be familiar with all ingredients + menu items to best navigate the guest experience 


• Think on your feet, use good judgement and problem solve in a fast paced environment


• Serve up tasty, perfect mixed drinks on our menu as well as special guest requests 


• Create a warm and welcome atmosphere


• Adhere to food handling + security safety standards


• Be able to to lift at least 30 pounds regularly and be on your feet regularly


• Must be TIPS certified 


• Must be at least 21 years or older 

What's In It For You

• Generous health, dental and vision insurance, plus 401K, all available on day 1!


• Access to free virtual fitness classes and discounted in-person memberships.


• Gifted PTO on Day 1 + paid holidays


• Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition reimbursement opportunities – when you grow, we grow!

Non-Negotiables (Our Core Values)

• SERVE OTHERS


• LIVE 360


• BUILD A POSITIVE TEAM


• COMMUNICATE


• BE WILDLY PASSIONATE


• TAKE OWNERSHIP 


• LEAN + INNOVATE


• EMBRACE CHANGE 

As part of an organizational culture that embraces change and progress, this job description does not seek to limit the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Rather, it acts as a springboard for future career and personal development within the property team and entire Modus Hotels’ community.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively respect the right of any qualified individual who performs to Modus standards to work. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic not related.

Modus by PM Hotel Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

This position is non-exempt and will require standing and moving at least 80% of the time.