What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Bartender position at Wyndham Garden Sartell/St. Cloud?
Overview
Join our hospitality team as a Lead Bartender, where your passion for craft cocktails, exceptional customer service, and leadership skills will shine. In this vibrant role, you will oversee daily bar operations, craft innovative beverages, and ensure an unforgettable experience for our guests. Your expertise in beverage preparation, bar management, and team coordination will drive the success of our bar program while fostering a lively, welcoming atmosphere. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to lead by example in a fast-paced, upscale environment dedicated to excellence and hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate the bartending team to deliver outstanding service with energy and professionalism.
- Prepare and serve a variety of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages with precision and flair.
- Develop and refine beverage recipes to keep our menu fresh, innovative, and aligned with current trends.
- Manage bar inventory, including ordering supplies, tracking stock levels, and minimizing waste.
- Oversee cash handling procedures, processing transactions accurately using POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards, alcohol regulations, and cleanliness protocols at all times.
- Provide excellent customer service by engaging guests actively, addressing their needs promptly, and creating a lively yet professional environment.
- Assist in training new staff members on bartending techniques, POS systems, food safety practices, and customer service expectations.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge about our beverage offerings—including craft beers, spirits, wine varieties—and stay updated on industry trends.
- Support bar management in scheduling shifts, managing daily operations, and resolving any issues that arise during service.
Experience
- Proven bartending experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality settings with a strong foundation in mixology and beverage creation.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with previous experience supervising or leading a bar team.
- Extensive knowledge of POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS; experience processing cash transactions accurately.
- Familiarity with beverage recipe development and crafting signature cocktails that delight guests.
- Solid understanding of food safety standards and proper food handling procedures within the food service industry.
- Experience working with wine knowledge, spirits expertise, craft beer offerings, and catering or banquet environments is highly desirable.
- Excellent time management skills to handle busy service periods efficiently while maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to engage guests warmly while managing multiple responsibilities seamlessly.
Embark on an exciting journey where your leadership elevates our bar experience! We’re committed to supporting your growth in the hospitality industry through ongoing training opportunities and a vibrant team environment dedicated to excellence.
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16