Job Description

**Sfoglina is currently undergoing an exciting renovation and is scheduled to reopen on September 1 **

Bartender – Sfoglina | Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants Join an Award-Winning Hospitality Team

Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants , led by James Beard Award-winning and Michelin-starred Chef Fabio Trabocchi , is seeking an experienced Bartender to join the team at Sfoglina , our celebrated neighborhood Italian pasta house in Washington, DC.

If you are passionate about genuine hospitality, exceptional cocktails, and creating memorable guest experiences, we invite you to grow your career with one of the nation's premier restaurant groups.

About Sfoglina

Sfoglina (pronounced sfoal-yee-nah ) is Chef Fabio Trabocchi's tribute to the Italian dolce vita and the centuries-old craft of handmade pasta.

Named after the legendary female pasta artisans of Italy, Sfoglina celebrates authentic Italian cooking in a warm and welcoming neighborhood setting. Our guests enjoy handcrafted pasta made fresh daily, seasonal Italian cuisine, thoughtfully curated wines, handcrafted cocktails, and heartfelt hospitality.

Why Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants?

Since 2011, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants has become one of the country's most acclaimed restaurant groups, recognized for exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and an unwavering commitment to hospitality.

Our Recognition Includes

• Michelin Star – Washington, DC Michelin Guide
• James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Service Program" Semifinalist
• James Beard Foundation "Best New Restaurant" Semifinalist
• Washington Post Three-Star Rating
• Washingtonian "100 Very Best Restaurants"
• Bloomberg's "17 Most Exciting Restaurants Opening Around the World"
• RAMMY Awards Finalist for Best New Restaurant and Wine Program

Position Summary

Our Bartenders are hospitality professionals who create exceptional beverage experiences while delivering warm, attentive service. This role requires technical skill, product knowledge, efficiency, and the ability to build genuine connections with every guest.

The ideal candidate is energetic, personable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced upscale dining environment.

What We Offer

Full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants offers full-time employees company subsidized health insurance. A full-time employee must work on average 30 hours per week to qualify for health insurance benefits. Coverage begins on the first of the month after the 60th day of employment. The insurance enrollment period is between 30 and 90 days of employment. 
• Optional dental and vision coverage
• Company-sponsored 401(k)
• Competitive earning potential
• Complimentary employee meals
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding restaurant group

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of bartending experience in an upscale, fine dining restaurant or luxury hotel
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, spirits, beer, and responsible alcohol service
• Passion for creating memorable guest experiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and professional in a high-volume environment
• Positive attitude with exceptional emotional intelligence
• Professional appearance and grooming standards appropriate for a premier dining establishment
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Grow With Us

If you understand the standards of world-class hospitality and are looking to work alongside some of Washington, DC's most talented hospitality professionals, we'd love to meet you.

Join a company where excellence is expected, teamwork is celebrated, and career advancement is encouraged.

Apply Today

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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