Lead Bartender/Mixologist

Job Summary

State Bakery BBQ is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Bartender with experience in bar concept development to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mixology and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, serving drinks, and ensuring that guests have an enjoyable experience. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining the bar's reputation for quality and hospitality.

We are looking for a candidate that has a knowledge of American Whiskey, enthusiasm for quality wines and proper wine service, and a hospitable personality, and excited to serve exceptional food paired to drink.

State Bakery BBQ is a fast pace counter service breakfast and lunch restaurant in Newfield outside of Ithaca. We are looking to expand our hours into the evenings to open a bar focusing on high quality drinks and local beers paired with our happy hour and evening dinner menu. We are a collection of industry professionals driven to create, serve, and develop culinary skills and share them with our guests. We work and grow together in a positive atmosphere on a mission to serve local, organic produce, pasture raised meats, imported specialty products from Europe and the Middle East to the surrounding area.

With room to grow we are looking for a person with experience and fresh ideas, excited to learn new skills in the industry and share their own.

Responsibilities

• Create a cocktail menu changing seasonally and paired to our menu geared toward our clientele.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
• Provide excellent customer service by engaging with patrons, taking orders, and offering recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including washing glassware and cleaning surfaces.
• Monitor customer behavior to ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with legal regulations.
• Handle cash register transactions accurately, including processing payments and managing tabs.
• Assist in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages to management, counting weekly inventory, costing recipes.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of food items when applicable.
• Uphold food safety standards and maintain a safe environment for both staff and customers.

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience is required 2 yrs
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices in a restaurant or bar setting.
• Excellent hospitality skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Basic math skills for handling cash register transactions and managing tabs.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing time effectively.
• Experience in high-volume bars is a plus.
• Strong skills to promote drink specials and upsell menu items when appropriate.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Join us in creating memorable experiences for our guests while showcasing your bartending talents!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 34 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Shift:

• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for 2 years at a single restaurant or bar continuously either full time or part time?
• Do you have wine service experience?
• Can you provide an example of a drink or cocktail menu / happy hours menu you that you collaborated on or created yourself?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Bar management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Bartending: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Newfield, NY 14867 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newfield, NY 14867: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18