Lead Bartender

About Us:
At The Parkside, connection is at the core of what we do. Our team, our guests, and our community matter deeply to us. We work together, support one another, and create a space where everyone feels welcome.

As a Lead Bartender, you’ll bring our bar experience to life through friendly service and well-crafted drinks. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where each interaction will create new opportunities to learn and connect.

Bartenders are responsible for consistently executing our cocktail recipes and offering top-tier service to every guest! We offer competitive pay (hourly rate plus tip pool)!

What We Expect of You:
Great people make an amazing workplace! If you have the following qualities, you will thrive here!

• Enjoy meeting new people and making others feel welcome
• Thrive in a team setting and like collaborating
• Care about delivering quality and consistency
• Are open to learning and trying new things
• Can handle cash and follow safety procedures
• Stay calm and focused during busy shifts
• Keep your workspace clean and organized
• Communicate clearly and respectfully

Responsibilities:

• Provide personable, professional, and upbeat customer service
• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
• Establish excellent rapport with customers, co-workers, and management
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve from our dining menu
• Be aware of surroundings and constantly be assessing and predicting customer needs
• Anticipate customers’ needs and preferences and make customized recommendations, constantly encouraging even regulars to explore our offerings
• Keep bar and restaurant in clean, organized, and presentable state at all times
• Prep and mix ingredients to prepare craft cocktails, garnishes, etc.
• Check customers’ identification and confirm they meet legal drinking age
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Complete regularly scheduled cleaning
• Stay guest and culture focused, nurturing an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Skills:

• At least 3 years of restaurant experience in a full service restaurant
• At least 2 year of bartending in a full service restaurant
• Resume and proven working experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Computer literacy
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills are a MUST
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean

Why Work With Us?

We’re a neighborhood favorite with loyal guests and a tight-knit team. Our people are the heart of our brand, and we’re committed to creating a supportive, welcoming workplace where you can grow.

What You Can Expect From Us:

Our team members are the most important stakeholders here and the heart of expanding our brand. We ensure that our team members receive extensive training and development, are continuously set up for success, and feel welcomed in our family! In addition we offer the following perks:

• Competitive pay


• Flexible scheduling


• A positive, supportive work environment


• Opportunities for growth and development

Take charge of your future — apply today!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value the strength that diversity brings to our team.