Lead Bartender

Job Summary:

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is seeking a skilled Lead Bartender to oversee the daily operations of our food and beverage outlets and services. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supervising the preparation and serving of drinks and food, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily operations of food and beverage outlets and services, including food quality, customer satisfaction, and associate schedules.
• Prepare and serve drink and/or food orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Issue guest checks and complete payment processes.
• Monitor product quality and guest satisfaction, ensuring food quality is consistent and appealing.
• Ensure the restaurant and other F&B services comply with sanitation and safety standards for guests and associates.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on quality of service and food in outlet.
• Perform service functions during periods of high volume or staffing shortages.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of experience in supervisory role in a restaurant or banquet setting, coupled with food service background at the server level.
• Knowledge of bar service and liquor inventory controls required.

Work Environment and Context:

Work schedule varies and may include working varied shifts, holidays, and weekends. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and reaching.