Lead Bartender

Job Title: Lead Bartender

Reports To: General Manager & Senior Beverage Manager

Department: Operations - FOH

Employment Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $21.00 - 23.35 per hour, based on experience

About José Andrés Group

José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José Andrés, known for outstanding guest experiences, innovation, and a values-driven culture. Our teams bring world-class food and warm hospitality to life across acclaimed concepts worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Lead Bartender at our restaurant plays an integral role in ensuring our guests have an exceptional dining experience.  Through consistency, efficiency, and passion for the Hospitality Industry, we curate a personalized experience for each guest by following our Core Values - create a memorable service for each other and guests alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Work in team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment
• Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu of handmade cocktails.
• Partner with team members to serve food and beverages that exceed guests’ expectations
• Accurately take food and beverage order, clear and reset tables, and polish glassware/silverware/flatware
• Provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service
• Deliver wine service as detailed by Management 
• Carry food to guests in a timely manner, speaking to the rule of threes upon delivery
• Assist in deep cleaning bar when needed
• Assist in and maintaining beverage pars
• Available to assist with monthly inventory on period close Sundays.
• Follow opening, running, and closing sidework responsibilities 
• Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates.
• Guide guests through menu while demonstrating memorization of food and beverage menus
• Actively presents as the role model of the bar team. 
• Memorize and comprehend allergens within menu to aid guests in deciding correct items
• Maintain cleanliness + sanitization of bar top, bottles, and work space
• Keep track of cash drawer, providing change for staff when needed
• Aid Management in daily and monthly inventory counting/duties
• Ensure quality of all drinks made, training full bar team to execute recipes properly with and without lead bartender present
• Assists Bar and Sr. Beverage Managers in establishing and maintaining bar pars for outlet
• Assist and/or lead R&D for seasonal and evergreen cocktail list for the outlets, including batch specs and recipe costing
• Comfortable holding staff education classes
• Assisting Bar and Sr. Beverage Manager on execution of marketing and events initiatives inside and outside of the building

• Open availability a must: minimum of 3 days per week, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility
• Availability on Inventory Sundays to count
• Passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and serving others
• 4-6 years full-service, high-volume restaurant experience in a bartending position
• Ability to articulate an appealing description of every item we offer. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Strong understanding of communication skills to build trusting relationships with colleagues and guests
• Maintaining a positive, calm, and collected attitude at all times, under pressure and not under pressure
• A desire to grow, learn, and be creative
• Desire to work closely with the marketing team and be on camera for bar related content
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs - stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time
• A full understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, spirits, and classic cocktails
• Previous experience with restaurant point-of-sales(POS) systems
• Culinary and/or Beverage Degree/Certification, a plus
• Hospitality Degree/Certification, a plus

Abilities & Working Conditions:

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Train current and new employees following the JAG training guidelines to achieve high performance.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to speak publicly to staff during preshift and other staff related meetings
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert a well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

In Return, We Offer You

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee dining discounts
• Growth in a values-driven, award-winning hospitality group

Equal Opportunity Employer

José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify Program