Bartender/Mixologist

We’re a multiple award-winning employer with an opening for a creative Part-Time Bartender/Mixologist. When our luxury senior living residence opens in early 2024, you’ll be trained and prepared to serve discerning residents with classic recipes as well as signature cocktails, along with beer, wine, and other drinks. Enjoy elegant restaurant venues, engaged clientele, and a welcoming workplace. We provide a competitive hourly rate (so you don’t have to rely on tips), medical and dental insurance options, Paid Time Off, 401(k), on-the-job perks, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Mixologist serves cocktails, wine, beer, and other drinks to residents and guests. Implements classic recipes and creates signature cocktail drinks, ensure recipes are being followed and performs quality checks. The Mixologist ensures their bar runs efficiently and that all residents and guests are satisfied with their orders.  The successful candidate is creative and has the ability to multitask and problem solve.  This position reports to the Beverage Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the flow of service to residents, guests, family members, and staff receive quality dining service.


• Completion of workstations and assigned side work.


• Responds to resident feedback addressing concerns in a timely, professional manner.


• Maintains timely and professional communication with the Beverage Manager, Director of Restaurants and the Executive Chef and shares all food comments and suggestions with the Executive Chef.


• Performs liquor inventory and assists in ordering


• Responsible to manage and maintain the equipment necessary to successfully operate the restaurants at or above Mather service standards.


• Coordinates and executes theme meals and/or functions and related billing processes and provides accurate and timely information to the Restaurant Manager so that billing for events/functions can occur and resident satisfaction is ensured.


• Oversees beverage program in conjunction with the Beverage Manager to ensure premium service and quality.


• Implements, and continuously trains for the Mather Beverage program and the standards that are in place for the program.

This job description is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Mather reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• 3 years of experience as a bartender or mixologist


• Highschool diploma or equivalent


• Inventory Management


• Recipe and Menu creation


• Knowledgeable in Point of Sale and Inventory Management Systems


• English language proficiency

Preferred:

• Supervisor experience


• Mixology or Bartending Certification

Body Positions/Lifting Requirements : medium work, frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.


• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)


• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)


• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans


• Paid Parental Leave


• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education


• Extended illness benefits


• Employee wellness programs


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Life insurance - free to all team members 

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more. 

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.