Lead Bartender

Position Description

Lead Bartender

PositionOverview

We areseeking an experienced, polished, and highly skilled Lead Bartender to overseebar operations and deliver an exceptional beverage experience in our finedining environment. The ideal candidate is a passionate bartender withexperienced mixology skills and a commitment to elevated guest service. Thisrole combines hands-on bartending with management responsibilities, ensuringthe bar program is consistently executed to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Featured Cocktail Creation. Collaborate with management and culinary teams to create seasonal cocktail menus and pairings.

• Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to guests seated at the bar and in the dining room.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of spirits, wine, beer, and mixology techniques.
• Educate guests on beverage selections and offer thoughtful recommendations.

• Lead daily bar operations, including setup, shift management, and closing procedures.
• Train, mentor, and guide bartenders and bar support staff.
• Ensure all beverages follow recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist in overseeing bar inventory, ordering, and product rotation to minimize waste.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships, source premium spirits and specialty ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar environment in line with health and safety standards.

• Qualifications

• 3+ years bartending experience
• Experience in upscale or fine dining environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, craft techniques, wine, and spirits.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain grace under pressure in a high-volume, high-standard setting.

Type: Full-time