Lead Bartender

Lead Bartender

Hourly-Full-Time

Work Location: In-Person

Reports to: Director of Food and Beverage

Job Description:

· Serves as a leader for the activities of the Food & Beverage team.

· Assist in the mixology for the bar.

· High levels of interaction with all members of team. Exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate programs and arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions and solutions.

· Assists in training new hires and associates as directed by F&B Manager or F&B Director.

· Works in support of team goals.

· Serves as a source of guidance to all bartender staff members.

· Serve and clear food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional manner.

· Be familiar with the menus, including preparation, ingredients, and description.

· Be familiar with the beverage list, including glassware used.

· Follow the established procedures to ensure knowledgeable, correct, and efficient order taking.

· Prepare and service beverages for servers and guests in a speedy, efficient, and professional manner.

· Ensure that proper procedures are followed according to the law.

· Carry trays, bus, and reset tables with the appropriate items.

· Great wine and food knowledge.

· Able to work well unsupervised and ability to work alone.

· Demonstrate a high degree of drive and determination.

· Constantly recommend service and product improvement to better the operation.

· Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times.

· Attend all required meetings.

· Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.

· Properly handle and report associate and guest accidents.

· Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental polices/service procedures/standards.

· Assist with responsibilities and duties in other departments and as assigned by management.

· Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climate.

· Partake in a positive work ethic and surrounding environment

· Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Fundamental Requirements:

· Continuous standing and walking.

· Negotiating wet tile floor, steps, and varied floor surfaces.

· Fine motor coordination is needed to pour beverages, decorate cocktails and folding.

· Lifting and carrying 30 lbs.

· Carrying over shoulder is occasional.

· Hand and elbow movements.

· Excellent sight and balance needed for negotiating varied floor surfaces.

· Ability to handle hot items.

· Excellent speech and sight.

· Ability to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (10 degrees F) and kitchens ( 110 degrees F), possible for one hour or more

Job Requirements:

· Must have a high school education or equivalent experience.

· Have current Bartender’s License from the city of Milwaukee.

· Minimum of 2 years of food and beverage experience.

· Previous mixology experience required.

· Computer skills helpful but not required.

· Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Employee discount

· Paid time off

· Sick Time

· Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Bartending: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person