Lead Bartender - Ajax Downtown

Limelight Hotels • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Lead Bartender mixes and serves beverages in a timely and friendly manner. They also oversee the security of liquor, checks, and cash, as well as participate in the physical setup and breakdown of the bar. The Lead Bartender serves as a supervisor, ensuring smooth bar operations and supporting both bartenders and management. This position reports to the Restaurant Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be over 18 years of age
• TIPS trained
• One year of relevant experience required
• Proficient knowledge in all wines by the glass
• Proficient knowledge of state liquor laws
• Knowledge in cash and credit card payment processing
• Knowledge of local attractions, restaurants and activities
• Mixology Skills
• Ability to wet up, maintain, and break down bar area
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, team-player attitude
• Ability to work outdoors at high elevation for entire shift
• Ability to maintain the proper care and cleanliness of serving equipment and glassware
• Ability to serve guests in a timely and friendly manner

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of alcoholic beverages and cocktail creation methods preferred

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new bartenders
• Oversee daily bar operations and ensuring efficiency
• Manage inventory, ordering supplies, and reducing waste
• Create or modifying cocktail menus
• Act as a point of contact between bar staff and management, handling guest complaints or escalations
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and alcohol laws
• Mix drinks and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
• Monitor guests who are intoxicated and communicate sightings to management team for further evaluation
• Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management and the established emergency plan
• Ensure bar area is consistently reset and cleaned
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees