Bartender

Goodfellas Pizzeria•Louisville, KY

15d

About The Position

The Bartender at The Wiseguy Lounge prepares high-quality craft cocktails and drinks, provides knowledgeable guidance on bourbon selections, and delivers attentive customer service. The role supports bar operations by maintaining a clean and organized bar, preparing garnishes, displaying glasses and liquor bottles, handling transactions, managing supplies, and collaborating with the team. Bartenders must follow safety, health, and sanitation procedures, verify guests’ legal drinking age, use sound judgment when addressing intoxicated or disruptive patrons, and escalate concerns to the Head Bartender and Bar Manager. The position includes opening and closing duties and requires flexible availability, including weekends and late nights.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Bartender in a fast-paced environment.
Superior craft cocktail-making skills.
Extensive knowledge of bourbon and the ability to educate customers about different selections.
Advanced bartending skills and abilities.
At least one year of related experience.
TIPS certification or SERVSafe Safe Service of Alcohol certification within 30 days of employment.
Must be of legal drinking age or older.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and late nights.
Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper techniques to prevent injury.

Nice To Haves

Completion of mixology, bar-keeping, or other related training.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve high-quality craft cocktails and drinks.
Demonstrate knowledge of bourbon and help customers make selections.
Greet and thank guests, engage with them, provide excellent customer service, and build rapport.
Continuously learn about the alcohol industry.
Keep the bar clean and organized throughout the shift.
Prepare fruit and other garnishes before opening.
Attractively display glasses and liquor bottles.
Ensure customers are of legal drinking age.
Refuse service when appropriate to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
Address escalations promptly and appropriately with the Head Bartender and Bar Manager.
Submit orders or create requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies.
Handle cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently.
Collaborate with the team to support smooth and efficient bar operations.
Follow health and sanitation practices, safety procedures, and protocols.
Open and close the store while monitoring guests and ensuring safe practices.