Head Bartender

Patrick Properties Events LLC•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Head Bartender position is a supervisory and operational role, overseeing the bartending staff during each event across PPHG’s historic venues. The ideal candidate must have an extensive working knowledge of cocktail recipes, products and bartending tools. A monthly schedule is created by the Staffing Manager with the ability to sign up for additional shifts beyond those scheduled. Availability must include nights, weekends and weekdays, with occasional holidays.

Requirements

Must be TIPS certified
Required to have an extensive working knowledge of cocktail recipes, products and bartending tools
Possess a minimum of 6 months bartending with PPHG
Required to have a wine tool for every shift
Possess knowledge of PPHG beverage menus
Ability to follow Patrick Properties standards, policies and procedures
Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems by exercising good judgment and solution-based thinking
Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and organize work assignments, delegate work when necessary
Motivate and manage assigned staff while maintaining cohesive team and following up with corrections when necessary
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time
Willingness to adapt as needed in a fast-paced office environment with the ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively and within all departments
Must possess mature, professional demeanor to interact with vendors and team
Must be a team player and be willing and able to jump in the trenches
Ability to be on time and have a flexible schedule
Ability to work without direct supervision and follow through to completion of assigned tasks

Responsibilities

Responsible key holder for liquor room and beverage walk-in cooler
Ensure bar service is being run responsibly and guest alcohol consumption is monitored
Prepare all passed specialty cocktails and inform bartenders on recipes if added to the bar
Assist with restocking bars; monitor and accurately log usage during event
Minimize waste of alcohol from over-pouring or opening multiple bottles, specifically during wine service at dinner
Prepare for the weekend’s events by reviewing beverage needs and alert a manager of any concerns
Act as a supervisor to bar staff and alert Event Manager of any incidents and accidents involving bar staff
Supervise and guide bar staff during events to ensure proper and timely service
Develop training system for new employees and re-train any employees that are lacking in necessary skills
Uphold and enforce PPHG policies such as, no tip jars, no serving shots or doubles, etc.
Review bar pull, ensuring you have all product prior to event starting; pull bars for next event
Create a plan of action for when bartenders arrive to ensure all product and equipment is organized
Responsible for organization and cleanliness of beverage room
Complete inventory usage sheet at the end of the event
Oversee breakdown at each event and ensure PPHG items are cleaned and stored aware properly in the correct place
Act as a closing supervisor; add bar notes to event report email, properly lock beverage rooms and walk-in coolers, submit inventory usage sheet
Notify Event Manager of any purchasing needs, concerns with staff, etc.