screwtop wine bar & retail wine & cheese shop - now hiring

[wendydb22]

Screwtop is an exciting new wine bar and retail wine and cheese shop opening this December in Clarendon (22201)

We'll be on the new "foodie row" with American Flatbread, BakeshopDC(cupcakery), and Artisan Confections (kick ass chocolate) in the sexy new Zoso lofts building.

We are metro accessible on the ORANGE line.

www.screwtopwinebar.com

We are looking for a few amazing people (like YOU) who exhibit the following characteristics.

• Enthusiastic Love of Taking Care of People (both customers & fellow team members)

• Honesty & Integrity

• Promptness – You arrive early and take care of tasks in a timely manner

• Multitasking Maniac

• Outgoing & Warm Personality

• A passion for learning and sharing gained knowledge

• Professionalism

• Creative thinker

• And finally, no job is below you. You take the initiative to do what needs to get done, be it restocking wine, mopping a floor, or running an errand.

If this sounds like you, then read on. We are hiring for the following positions.

[ Cafe/Bar Manager ]

This job will be an absolute blast, but it is hands on and requires a LOT of energy and charisma.

Below is a list of responsibilities associated with the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned

You'll report directly to the owner, who is a very cool chick but takes zero shit.

... manage FOH operations and coordinate ordering with the kitchen manager and assistant retail manager.

... help hire, train and support all bar/waitstaff.

... create weekly reports on food spend and profit margins.

... use your brilliantly creative mind to come up with engaging ideas for the bar

... help the owner with weekly wine/beer selections with vendors

Some management experience is required but it doesn't necessarily have to be in the restaurant industry.

The pay is good, (with additional quarterly incentive bonuses) , we want you for the long haul and we don't want to burn you out,

and you'll have the opportunity to be a part of something brand new from the ground up.

[ Assistant Retail Manager ]

It ain't easy being cheesy, but it sure is a lot of fun!

Below is a list of responsibilities associated with the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned

-You'll report directly to the owner.

-You'll ensure screwtop retail is beautiful, bountiful, and clean.

- Assisting the owner with enforcing policies and procedures for the retail shop

- Creating schedules for retail employees

- Receiving & Stocking retail products

- Introducing and tasting all staff on new cheese, meat and gourmet selections

- Weekly Meeting with Owner

- Cutting and wrapping cheese for customers

Compensation: Negotiable Depending on experience + Quarterly Incentive Bonuses

*Please send salary requirements with your application

[ Kitchen Manager/ LeadCook: ]

The menu is easy breezy and we still have room for your input as well.

Below is a list of responsibilities associated with the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

- Create and maintain weekly food spend/waste budgets

- Order and receive grocery items for kitchen use

- Work with café manager to create scheduling for cooks and dishwashers

- Cook & Prep for service

- Assist with menu creation and recipes

- Keep an immaculately clean kitchen area

[Full/Time & Part/Time Cheese & Wine Experts]

This position reports to the Retail Assistant Manager.

- Must be comfortable “cutting-and-wrapping-the-cheese” for customers,

- making beautiful cheese plates for the bar and working a register

Wine Experts

- You'll recommend quality wines for customers.

- Set up the daily tasting table

- Stock wines

[ FT/Part Time Wine Servers: ]

You - Must LOVE LOVE LOVE wine and people!

We don’t really have bartenders at screwtop, everyone works both the tables and behind the bar.

Tips are shared.

This position reports to the Café/Bar Manager.

[FT/PT Cooks:] This position reports to the Kitchen Manager.

Our menu simple & easy to prepare. (no deep frying)

Must have prior cooking experience.

If you are interested in any of the positions above, please send an email with:

* a resume,

* cover letter indicating position of interest,

* and salary requirements

to wendy(at)screwtopwinebar.com.

Thanks so much!