Lead Bartender

2 weeks ago

Los Angeles, United States Momofuku Group Full time

** Lead Bartender**

**Job Category****:** Front of House **Requisition Number****:** DOMOL002433 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**TITLE:** LEAD BARTENDER

**ENTITY:** MOMOFUKU

**REPORTS TO:** GENERAL MANAGER, BEVERAGE MANAGER & FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGERS

**CLASSIFICATION:** NON-EXEMPT

The Momofuku **Lead** **Bartender** will maintain the existing bar program, under the guidance of the beverage manager and General Manager, aid in the development of the bar programs forthcoming phases, as well as help train new bartenders and bar backs in all technical aspects of bar operation. The Lead Bartender will also assist the beverage manager in inventory management, organization, cleaning schedule and checklist maintenance. The Lead bartender will be in charge of maintaining batching consistency and par upkeep. The Lead Bartender is expected to give service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful while upholding company standards, values and balancing responsibilities in a busy, fast paced environment.

**Responsibilities**

SERVICE LEADERSHIP

* Uphold service and beverage standards during shifts to lead by example

* Oversee prep needs and planning for the bar program.

* Train bar team on all new cocktails and ensure beverage standards are met.

* Create educational opportunities for the staff with regards to cocktail and liquor knowledge.

* Coach fellow team members during shifts to maintain standards; communicate deficiencies to management for follow up

* Oversee and guide guests complete dining and bar experience

* Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful service at all times

* Full knowledge of food and beverage menu items including the major components of a dish/drink; this may include ingredients and their source, simple descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients, preparation, and/or execution of correct food and beverage service

* Adhere to all company service standards and protocols

* Uphold Momofuku standards of quality when assembling alcoholic beverages for guests

* Responsibly serve alcoholic beverages

* Confident and correct use of POS system for order entry and payment processing

* Ensure food and beverage arrive to guests quickly and correctly; and confirming guest satisfaction

* Maintain the cleanliness of bar tools and bar areas

* Ensure guests are charged correctly and receive proof of payment in a timely manner

* Communicate respectfully with chefs (and kitchen team) as necessary

* Support team with beverage service to all dining room areas

* Engage management for any guest issue or complaint

* Stocking and preparing bar service related items

* Adhere to grooming and dress code standards

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & MENU DEVELOPMENT

* Utilize sales reporting, provided by the Beverage Manager, to identify sales trends

* Under supervision of the Beverage Manager, develop seasonal beverage offerings in line with existing program narrative.

* Work with management team on standardizing recipes and prep workbooks.

* Order, receive and stock liquor and bar supplies inventory.

* Work with the Beverage Manager to complete End of Month (EOM) Inventory

* Ability to maintain an organized and clean liquor storage, back bar, and beer walk-in.

**Skills & Requirements**

* Minimum 3+ years of bartending experience in a high-volume environment

* 1+ years supervisory experience a plus

* Strong beverage knowledge and a passion for the service industry

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Must possess exceptional work ethic, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude

* Receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback

* Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment

**Physical Demands**

* The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Momofuku reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

*Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.*

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