Lead Bartender

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants•Pacific Grove, CA

15h

About The Position

The lead bartender will supervise bar operations ensuring beverage standards are met, all the while providing outstanding service to our guests along the way. You’ll act as an advocate for the bar/restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.

Requirements

2 years of bartending experience with at least 1 year as trainer preferred.
Passion for crafting and personalizing guest experiences.
Excellent wine and spirits knowledge, great communication and presentation skills.
Basic math skills, able to calculate the correct bill amount and use proper credit card and cash handling procedures.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to guests.
Knowledge of or ability to learn the restaurant point of sale system.
Restaurant inventory and invoicing software proficiency may be required.
Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications (if applicable).
Flexible schedule and are able to work weekends, nights, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

Communicate and delegate tasks to bar team
Assist with off-property events, creating drink menus, supply/product inventory
Assist in training bar staff
Greet and welcome our guests and promptly serve their drinks and food (if applicable).
Pour drinks using standard pour according to specifications.
Receive and process orders in the POS system with accuracy.
Serve food and drinks to guests, along with filling orders for the servers.
Maintain cleanliness of bar area and equipment
Notify a manager if a guest is becoming intoxicated or rude to other guests.
Follow uniform and grooming specifications.
Cooperative communication with support crew and management.
Operate bar equipment.
Unpack deliveries and stock bar.
Record accurate tip-out sheets.