Lead Bartender

Lead Bartender

The Lead Bartender at our restaurant plays an integral role in ensuring our guests have an exceptional dining experience. Through consistency, efficiency, and passion for the Hospitality Industry, we curate a personalized experience for each guest by following our Core Values - create a memorable service for each other and guests alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Work in team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment
• Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu of handmade cocktails.
• Partner with team members to serve food and beverages that exceed guests' expectations
• Accurately take food and beverage order, clear and reset tables, and polish glassware/silverware/flatware
• Provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service
• Deliver wine service as detailed by Management
• Carry food to guests in a timely manner, speaking to the rule of threes upon delivery
• Assist in deep cleaning bar when needed
• Assist in and maintaining beverage pars
• Available to assist with monthly inventory on period close Sundays.
• Follow opening, running, and closing sidework responsibilities
• Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates.
• Guide guests through menu while demonstrating memorization of food and beverage menus
• Actively presents as the role model of the bar team.
• Memorize and comprehend allergens within menu to aid guests in deciding correct items
• Maintain cleanliness + sanitization of bar top, bottles, and work space
• Keep track of cash drawer, providing change for staff when needed
• Aid Management in daily and monthly inventory counting/duties
• Ensure quality of all drinks made, training full bar team to execute recipes properly with and without lead bartender present
• Assists Bar and Sr. Beverage Managers in establishing and maintaining bar pars for outlet
• Assist and/or lead R&D for seasonal and evergreen cocktail list for the outlets, including batch specs and recipe costing
• Comfortable holding staff education classes
• Assisting Bar and Sr. Beverage Manager on execution of marketing and events initiatives inside and outside of the building

Requirements

• Open availability a must: minimum of 3 days per week, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility
• Availability on Inventory Sundays to count
• Passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and serving others
• 4-6 years full-service, high-volume restaurant experience in a bartending position
• Ability to articulate an appealing description of every item we offer. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Strong understanding of communication skills to build trusting relationships with colleagues and guests
• Maintaining a positive, calm, and collected attitude at all times, under pressure and not under pressure
• A desire to grow, learn, and be creative
• Desire to work closely with the marketing team and be on camera for bar related content
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs - stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time
• A full understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, spirits, and classic cocktails
• Previous experience with restaurant point-of-sales(POS) systems
• Culinary and/or Beverage Degree/Certification, a plus
• Hospitality Degree/Certification, a plus

Abilities & Working Conditions:

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Train current and new employees following the JAG training guidelines to achieve high performance.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to speak publicly to staff during preshift and other staff related meetings
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert a well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

In Return, We Offer You

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee dining discounts
• Growth in a values-driven, award-winning hospitality group

Equal Opportunity Employer

José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify Program