Lead Bartender Job Description
Lead bartender
provides specialized service for guests through the knowledge of serving techniques of innovative Japanese food, wine and spirits.
Lead Bartender Duties & Responsibilities
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Extensive wine knowledge may be required in certain outlets
Running food
Responsible for ordering, receiving, stocking and maintaining par levels for bar supplies/dry goods/fruits/mixers/purees/etc for Sunset Lounge and Pool account (Chef and Food & Beverage manager will handle Restaurant/Room Service/Banquet account)
Controls daily food, beverage, and labor costs that meet or exceed goals set
Ensures that food and beverages being served are of high quality and properly presented
Assists in maintaining carbonated and beer beverage systems
Assists the Food and Beverage Unit Supervisors in training and administering employee performance reviews
Applies all Winter Park and Food and beverage policies fairly and consistently (as set forth in the employee handbooks)
Enforces Colorado and Federal laws and regulations regarding food and liquor sales
Leads may be expected to motivate, train, & discipline staff at management discretion
Lead Bartender Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lead Bartender
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: TIPS, SCRUM, STAR, RASP
Education for Lead Bartender
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lead bartender job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and High School Degree in Education, General Education, Restaurant Management, Italian, Hospitality, Business, Graduate, Associates, Management
Skills for Lead Bartender
Desired skills for lead bartender include:
Wine
Spirits
Food
Services and amenities available to guests to help them feel at home
Beer and Food service
Calculating accurate bill amounts
Credit card and cash handling procedures
Recording accurate tip-out sheets
Beer
Liquors
Desired experience for lead bartender includes:
Minimum 2+ year previous guest service experience
Must be able to reasonably and rationally handle guest's comments, questions and complaints
Resume highly preferred
Must be TIPS certified or able to become TIPS certified within 30 days of hire
Must be able to work all shifts including, AM's, Mid shift's, weekends, and holidays
Minimum two years of related experience in luxury establishment
Lead Bartender Examples
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Lead Bartender Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lead bartender. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lead bartender
- Supervising bar staff
- Assisting with preparing orders
- Assists in the scheduling of all bartenders and cocktail servers
- Complete inventories
- Confirms guest orders including any special needs or requests from the lounge server using the hotel’s point-of-sales system
- Check completed orders with the guest’s original order
- Process orders for all beverages
- Perform cash handling, accountability and input into the system
- Maintain and control secure storage for supplies
- Serve guests with minimal delay and timely service
Qualifications for lead bartender
- 5+ years of demonstrated hands on experience in business application design, implementation of SAP MM, WM, QM and PP systems
- In-depth experience of Inventory and Warehouse Management systems from both a technical and functional standpoint
- Must be familiar with Transport Management Systems
- Familiarity with Bartender labeling software (Seagull Scientific) is HIGHLY desirable
- Familiarity with ASSIST4 Carrier integration (AEB) is HIGHLY desirable
- Must work with job aids such as safety cutters and cleaning chemicals
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lead bartender. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lead bartender
- Provide guests with snacks
- Unload goods at the appropriate storage facility
- Ensure bottled water is stocked in the proper refrigeration units at all times for guests
- Maintain adequate key control for all keys issued
- Abide by alcohol limitations
- Mixing and serving alcoholic drinks and beverages in a speedy, courteous, and
- Providing guests with the best experience possible
- Taking pride in and maintaining an organized work space
- The ability to anticipate the guest needs
- Setting up/breaking (server station/dining room) down the bar
Qualifications for lead bartender
- Must stand and walk for long periods of time
- High school graduate or equivalent, college degree in hospitality or business preferred
- 1-2 years experience in a F&B supervisory role preferred
- Must be able to communicate effectively by telephone and in person
- Must have basic computer/MICROS knowledge
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment providing courteous service and engaging the guests in conversation
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a lead bartender. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lead bartender
- Insuring the servers get their drinks fast and efficiently
- Ability to execute productive teamwork
- Clearly relaying information via telephone and in person
- Good dexterity, and the ability to use a service tray
- General side-work
- Ensure guest satisfaction by performing such duties as attending to their requests and inquiries courteously and efficiently, and accepting changes or additions in work hours, which are necessary for the maintenance of uninterrupted service to hotel and restaurant guests and patrons
- Complete opening and closing side duties
- Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately rung into the P.O.S
- Work as a liaison with all bar staff and Managers to assist with any needed items for the bar, supplies
- Responsible to code all invoices correctly, and enter into beverage receiving log for processing
Qualifications for lead bartender
- Full Time Lead Position that requires full flexibility, ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and a varied schedule
- Minimum 2 years experience in Bar Operations, preferably in a high volume restaurant or lounge
- Must be available to work evening and late-night hours weekends and holidays as business dictates
- Must display ability to work with general computer operations, including Point-of-Sales (MICROS)
- Capability to interact with customers
- Ability to complete and remain current in DRAM Shop and Servsafe Training
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a lead bartender. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for lead bartender
- Up-sell both liquor and food
- Oversees specific unit's bar operations
- Completes all required paperwork and documentation (as needed) in performance of duties
- Aware of current (daily, weekly, and monthly) sales programs for individuals and the total bar
- Assists with training material and conducts training programs for bar personnel when necessary
- Ensures that the bar and bar areas are in suitable condition at opening, closing, and throughout all hours of operation
- Coordinates daily events with other supervisors and other departments (when applicable)
- Handles guest complaints or issues in a professional manner
- Follows security procedures to safeguard cash and other assets
- Follows all set inventory control systems
Qualifications for lead bartender
- Knowledge of cleaning supplies and techniques
- Knowledgeable regarding Alcohol awareness and safety
- Minimum one (1) year experience in customer service or a similar role
- Able to do some heavy lifting
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- A guest first attitude
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of lead bartender. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lead bartender
- Conducts weekly and monthly inventory audits
- Conducts cost analyses on weekly and monthly basis
- Assists Unit Supervisors in working with liquor representatives (with regards to the best practices in buying products and promotions)
- Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, counseling and discipline of bar personnel
- Schedules, supervises, coaches, evaluates, and motivates staff
- Establishes and adheres to set standards of proper conduct for the employees in their bar unit’s operations
- Adheres to all existing bar job descriptions and assists in establishing future positions
- Directs crews in carrying out their assigned job descriptions and daily tasks assignments
- Ensures that employees maintain a neat appearance and congenial manner with guests
- Assigns employee schedules in the best interest of the company and/or employees
Qualifications for lead bartender
- Minimum 2 year previous Bartending experience - required, preferably with high profile clientele
- Outstanding customer service skill
- Ability to accurately measure and follow recipes
- Successfully bartended (for 2+ yrs min experience) in high volume bar
- Craft -cocktail experience -- a plus
- Positive attitude, focus on guest experience is a must