Lead Bartender

Job Summary:

The Lead Bartender is responsible for ensuring the bar team provides an exceptional guest experience through outstanding customer service, specialty cocktail development, and recommendations on local craft beers and wines.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement specialty cocktail programs for all food and beverage offerings.
Train staff on proper cocktail mixing techniques and provide ongoing support.
Oversee quality control of all cocktail recipes.
Prepare and serve beverages to bar and restaurant patrons.
Interact with customers, take orders, and provide recommendations.
Assess customer needs and preferences, and make personalized suggestions.
Check identification and confirm customers meet the legal drinking age.
Foster a guest-focused environment and ensure excellent customer satisfaction.
Manage bar inventory and supplies, and participate in monthly inventory as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized bar area, and adhere to cash handling policies.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years of related experience, preferably in an upscale dining and/or bar atmosphere.
Relevant training certificate, such as TIPS or ServeSafe, is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The Lead Bartender will regularly stand and walk for prolonged periods, hear, speak, taste, and use motor coordination to handle and balance objects. They will also frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift objects up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

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