Lead Bartender

Pine Grove Hall is a neighborhood restaurant and intimate live music venue housed in a beautifully restored 1901 Odd Fellows Hall in Pine Grove Mills. Anchored by a historic Brunswick mahogany bar, the space has a relaxed speakeasy feel where guests can feel equally at home in jeans or velvet. We serve a Cuban-inspired menu prepared in-house with bold, fresh flavors, alongside a thoughtful craft cocktail program and a year-round calendar of live music, private events, and community gatherings. Our small, hands‑on team values genuine hospitality, consistency, collaboration, and creating a memorable experience for every guest. Job Summary We're looking for a Lead Bartender / Bar Supervisor who believes great bars are built on exceptional hospitality, memorable experiences, and a team‑first culture. We're entering an exciting new phase, and we're looking for someone who doesn't just make great drinks. They create memorable experiences, inspire their teammates, and continue to build the kind of bar guests can't wait to come back to. Our concept blends Cuban-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and live local music in a warm and intimate, yet vibrant setting that's elevated and approachable. We're passionate about creating memorable experiences, genuine connections, and a place where guests feel known, welcomed, and excited to return to again and again. What You'll Do Lead the daily operations of the bar while setting the standard for hospitality and service. Help create the next phase of our bar culture and guest experience. Collaborate with FOH & BOH leadership on seasonal cocktail menus and beverage programming. Advise and implement bar systems, standards, recipes, and procedures that create consistency and efficiency. Train, mentor, and inspire bartenders and support staff. Ensure routines, side work, and bar maintenance are completed to the highest standard. Build relationships with guests that turn first‑time visitors into regulars. Drive beverage sales through thoughtful recommendations, creative programming, and exceptional service. Partner with management to improve profitability, labor efficiency, and overall revenue growth. Help shape a bar program and culture as our team continues to evolve. Support FOH leadership with inventory, order guides, par levels, and cost controls. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional bar while ensuring compliance with all safety and liquor regulations. We're Looking For Someone Who Has 3+ years of craft cocktail bartending experience, some leadership experience preferred, and the ability to confidently manage both intimate service and lively, high‑energy nights. Is passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences. Loves mentoring others and building a positive team culture. Has strong knowledge of classic and modern cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine. Enjoys creating seasonal cocktails and contributing creative ideas. Thrives in an environment where they have ownership of their work and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Loves the energy of live music and thrives during busy event nights, keeping drinks flowing efficiently while maintaining exceptional hospitality, creating connection, and engaging with guests. Can stay calm, organized, and positive during high‑volume service without sacrificing quality or the guest experience. Brings professionalism, energy, and attention to detail every shift. What We Offer Competitive hourly wage plus tips, employee discounts, priority shifts. Collaborate with ownership and FOH leadership to develop and evolve our beverage program. A collaborative leadership team that values new ideas. Opportunity for professional growth with a clear path toward increased leadership responsibilities, including the potential to become our future Bar Manager. A work‑life balance that's hard to find in hospitality. (Our typical schedule runs approximately 3:00/4:00 p.m. to 10:00/11:00 p.m.) meaning few late nights and more time for family, hobbies, side projects, or simply enjoying life outside of work. The chance to bring your experience and creativity to help shape the next chapter of one of the area's most unique dining and gathering destinations. If you're ready to be a part of an awesome team, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help us create the kind of place where guests become regulars, coworkers become family, and hospitality is something people remember. #J-18808-Ljbffr