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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lead Bartender to join our team. The successful candidate will have a passion for creating classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ needs and expectations. As a Lead Bartender, you will be responsible for delegating tasks, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring the bar is well-stocked, and managing customer complaints. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring junior staff, creating work schedules, and ensuring that all bartending operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate will have a friendly, outgoing personality, and a dedication to providing excellent service. This is a great opportunity for a professional bartender looking to take the next step in their career.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee and coordinate the activities of the bar staff
- Ensure the bar is stocked with adequate supplies
- Train and mentor junior staff
- Create work schedules
- Manage customer complaints
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area
- Ensure all bartending operations run smoothly
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Check customers’ identification to ensure they meet legal drinking age
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a bartender
- Knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
- Relevant training certificate
- Ability to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge of a second language is a plus
- Experience in a leadership role is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with point-of-sale systems?
- How do you handle difficult customers?
- What strategies would you use to motivate your team?
- Can you describe a time when you successfully handled a customer complaint?
- What is your favorite cocktail to make and why?