Now Hiring: Bartenders
About The Position
LexLive is hiring energetic, personable, and experienced Bartenders for its downtown Lexington entertainment venue, which includes movie theatres, bowling, arcade games, full-service dining, multiple bars, and special events. Bartenders prepare and serve beverages while providing friendly, engaging guest service in a fast-paced environment. They contribute to an enjoyable guest experience, maintain bar operations and sanitation, follow responsible alcohol-service practices, and work collaboratively with team members. Shifts may involve sporting events, private parties, corporate gatherings, movie premieres, promotions, and other entertainment activities.
Requirements
- Previous bartending experience in a restaurant, bar, or comparable hospitality environment.
- Working knowledge of cocktails, mixed drinks, beer, wine, and spirits.
- Strong customer-service and communication skills.
- Friendly, outgoing personality and a guest-first attitude.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
- Basic math skills and experience handling cash and electronic payments.
- Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Must be at least 20 years old, consistent with Kentucky bartending age requirements.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-volume restaurant, sports bar, or entertainment venue.
- Strong bourbon and craft-cocktail knowledge.
- Experience with POS systems and bar inventory procedures.
- Familiarity with responsible alcohol-service practices and applicable certifications.
- Experience serving guests during large events, parties, or entertainment activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and other beverages accurately and efficiently according to recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards.
- Provide friendly, attentive, and engaging guest service; build guest relationships and make beverage recommendations using suggestive selling.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cocktails, spirits, bourbon, beer, wine, and featured beverages.
- Handle multiple orders while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality, including during high-volume periods.
- Collaborate with servers, barbacks, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth service.
- Assist with beverage service at sporting events, private parties, corporate gatherings, and special promotions.
- Respond professionally to guest questions or concerns and involve management when appropriate.
- Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and restocking duties; keep bar stations clean, organized, and stocked.
- Monitor product levels and communicate replenishment needs to management.
- Follow product rotation, storage, and inventory procedures, and minimize waste through accurate pouring and responsible product use.
- Process guest transactions using the POS system and follow cash-handling procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in bar and service areas.
- Verify guest identification, comply with alcohol-service laws and regulations, recognize signs of intoxication, and practice responsible alcohol service.
- Follow company policies, food-safety standards, and health-department requirements.
- Support team members during busy shifts and special events and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
