Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.
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Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop a high-performing bar team that embodies Café Riggs' service standards and culture.
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Create comprehensive onboarding and training programs for new team members, ensuring confidence in service standards, product knowledge, and operational procedures.
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Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions, performance evaluations, and development conversations to support individual growth and career progression.
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Build individualized development plans for bartenders and bar support staff, identifying opportunities for skill advancement and internal promotion.
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Lead ongoing beverage education, including spirits, wine, beer, cocktail techniques, seasonal offerings, responsible alcohol service, and hospitality standards.
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Organize regular team trainings, menu tastings, service refreshers, and pre-shift education to continuously elevate knowledge and performance.
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Mentor emerging leaders by providing opportunities to lead shifts, train new hires, and take on additional responsibilities.
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Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture built on accountability, communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
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Recognize outstanding performance and celebrate team achievements while addressing performance concerns with timely coaching and clear expectations.
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Oversee all daily bar operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, cleanliness, organization, and adherence to brand standards.
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Develop, maintain, and continually improve standard operating procedures for bar service, opening and closing duties, inventory management, cash handling, and sanitation.
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Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
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Maintain equipment and coordinate preventative maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operations.
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Collaborate with restaurant leadership to optimize service flow and support overall operational success.
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Lead by example in providing warm, genuine hospitality and personalized guest service.
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Build relationships with guests, anticipate needs, resolve concerns professionally, and create memorable experiences.
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Coach the team on service techniques, hospitality standards, and guest engagement.
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Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities to improve service quality and operational execution.
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Maintain a visible presence on the floor during service to support staff and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
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Develop and manage the bar budget while monitoring labor costs, beverage cost, and operating expenses.
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Analyze sales trends, labor performance, and inventory reports to maximize profitability.
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Implement strategies to increase revenue through menu engineering, promotions, upselling, and premium beverage offerings.
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Monitor product waste, shrinkage, and inventory variances while maintaining cost controls.
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Partner with leadership to establish and achieve financial goals.
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Curate and maintain a creative, diverse, and high-quality beverage program that reflects Café Riggs' culinary vision and guest preferences.
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Collaborate with the culinary team to develop seasonal cocktail menus and beverage pairings.
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Ensure consistency in recipes, presentation, execution, and quality through ongoing training and recipe adherence.
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Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering schedules, and vendor relationships.
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Stay informed on beverage industry trends, emerging products, and innovative techniques to continuously enhance the guest experience.
Benefits
At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day
Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Incentive
401K with 5% Match
Training and Development Programs
Additional perks via United Healthcare
Complimentary Employee Meals
Employee Recognition programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.
Location: Washington, DC
