Head Bartender

COMPANY PROFILE Since 1997, Patrick Properties has been restoring and preserving historic Charleston properties, including Parcel 32, The American Theater, The William Aiken House and Lowndes Grove. While we were at it, we crafted a tradition of warm, inviting hospitality that ensures our guests feel welcome, well-cared for and ever-ready to come back for more. With each event we host our focus is the oversight of our venues as well as the upscale food and beverage service we provide within them, requiring a keen eye for detail and the highest standard of customer service. JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Head Bartender Status: Part-Time Reports To: Director of Events & Event Managers POSITION OVERVIEW The Head Bartender position is a supervisory and operational role, overseeing the bartending staff during each event across PPHGs historic venues. The ideal candidate must have an extensive working knowledge of cocktail recipes, products and bartending tools. A monthly schedule is created by the Staffing Manager with the ability to sign up for additional shifts beyond those scheduled. Availability must include nights, weekends and weekdays, with occasional holidays. RESPONSIBILITIES EVENTS Responsible key holder for liquor room and beverage walk-in coolerEnsure bar service is being run responsibly and guest alcohol consumption is monitoredPrepare all passed specialty cocktails and inform bartenders on recipes if added to the barAssist with restocking bars; monitor and accurately log usage during eventMinimize waste of alcohol from over-pouring or opening multiple bottles, specifically during wine service at dinnerPrepare for the weekends events by reviewing beverage needs and alert a manager of any concernsAbility to meet shift minimums, as outlined below:Spring + Fall: minimum 2 Saturdays, 1 Friday, & 1 Sunday per month 16 Head Bartender Shifts: March 1st June 30th12 Head Bartender Shifts: September 1st November30th Winter + Summer: minimum 1 Saturday, 1 Friday, & 1 Sunday per month9 Head Bartender Shifts: December 1st February 28th/29th6 Head Bartender Shifts: July 1st August 31st LEADERSHIP/TRAINING Act as a supervisor to bar staff and alert Event Manager of any incidents and accidents involving bar staff Supervise and guide bar staff during events to ensure proper and timely service Develop training system for new employees and re-train any employees that are lacking in necessary skills Uphold and enforce PPHG policies such as, no tip jars, no serving shots or doubles, etc. SETUP/BREAKDOWN Review bar pull, ensuring you have all product prior to event starting; pull bars for next eventCreate a plan of action for when bartenders arrive to ensure all product and equipment is organizedResponsible for organization and cleanliness of beverage roomComplete inventory usage sheet at the end of the eventOversee breakdown at each event and ensure PPHG items are cleaned and stored aware properly in the correct placeAct as a closing supervisor; add bar notes to event report email, properly lock beverage rooms and walk-in coolers, submit inventory usage sheet Notify Event Manager of any purchasing needs, concerns with staff, etc.