Bartender

QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally. 

We bring our operational acumen to the table, developing and managing restaurants tailored to the hotel, the region and the demands of the market. These are not cookie cutter concepts, but true restaurants born of the region and based on our history.

Our bartenders provide friendly and exemplary service to each guest who comes up to the bar. Our bars also operate as a service bar for our restaurants, so keen time-management skills and focus are required to be able to fulfill orders from both the bar and the restaurant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Bar Service & Guest Experience

• Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages quickly and accurately for bar and restaurant guests

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the food and beverage menu, including spirits, whiskeys, ryes, and specialty cocktails

• Engage guests with confidence and professionalism, offering recommendations and enhancing the overall dining experience

• Uphold responsible alcohol service standards at all times

Bar Operations & Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service

• Ensure proper setup, breakdown, and restocking of bar stations

• Operate and maintain bar equipment safely and correctly

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to leadership

Cash Handling & Compliance

• Accurately operate the POS system and maintain balanced cash drawers

• Account for all cash and charge receipts according to company procedures

• Adhere to all company policies, health codes, safety standards, and sanitation guidelines

Professional Development & Distillery Experience

• Gain invaluable product knowledge and hands-on exposure through collaboration with the James B. Beam Distilling Co. team, including insight into whiskey and rye production

• Represent the distillery brand with pride, knowledge, and professionalism in all guest interactions

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have (or be in the process of obtaining) a valid alcohol serving permit (specific permit will vary by state)

• Previous bartending experience with knowledge of bartending tools, techniques, and best practices

• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, high-end hospitality environment

• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including standing for up to 8 hours and lifting up to 50 lbs

• Basic arithmetic skills and previous cash-handling experience

• Strong teamwork, communication, and guest service skills

• Ability to uphold company standards related to appearance, professionalism, and conduct

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the restaurant. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have a manual dexterity and coordination to operate restaurant and office equipment and machines. Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

About The Kitchen Table at JBBDCo:

“Come as friends, leave as family”

Steeped in history and known for its best-in-class approach as well as craft innovation in whiskey making, the James B Beam Distilling Company is a celebrated and beloved part of Kentucky and the American whiskey tradition.

QED Hospitality has partnered with the JBBDCo as the Food & Beverage provider to help showcase the entire portfolio of offerings being produced on campus.

“The Kitchen Table” (an allusion to the Noe family’s tradition of hospitality) is a restaurant and event space that will provide an interactive experience that ignites a connection to Jim Beam’s family heritage through craft innovation and elevated hospitality, drawing spirited imbibers in for not only the first stop on the Bourbon Trail, but also the ultimate.