Seasonal Lead Bartender

Lead Bartender
The Lead Bartender serves as a role model for the bar staff, demonstrating expert proficiency in bartending and guest interactions. Engaging in both front and back-of-house tasks, the Lead Bartender oversees bar operations, cleanliness, staff training, and inventory management. The role requires advanced knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and craft cocktail construction.

Behind the Bar

Set up and break down workstations, ensuring the bar is fully stocked daily.

Produce house‑made items, including syrups, garnishes, and batch cocktails.

Mentor and provide ongoing training and coaching to bartenders on drink recipes, techniques, and efficient prep management to ensure proper execution and adherence to standards.

Oversee bartenders to ensure proper guest service standards and mentorship for skill advancement.

Develop seasonal cocktails aligned with current trends and market demands.

Stay informed about local distillery, winery, and brewery offerings

Must be aware of, and introduce, new technology and hospitality innovations that could improve the guest experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Bartender, with 2 years in a fine dining/luxury resort setting.

Professional appearance, good character, ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.

Hospitality Certificate or Degree desirable

Certifications: Wine (Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET), Cicerone, TIPS highly preferred

Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Vanderbilt Hotel LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Vanderbilt Hotel LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vanderbilt Hotel LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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