Lead Bartender

Bazaar Holdings Hotel Development LLC•New York, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Bartender at our restaurant plays an integral role in ensuring our guests have an exceptional dining experience. Through consistency, efficiency, and passion for the Hospitality Industry, we curate a personalized experience for each guest by following our Core Values - create a memorable service for each other and guests alike.

Requirements

Open availability a must: minimum of 3 days per week, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility
Availability on Inventory Sundays to count
Passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and serving others
4-6 years full-service, high-volume restaurant experience in a bartending position
Ability to articulate an appealing description of every item we offer. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
Strong understanding of communication skills to build trusting relationships with colleagues and guests
Maintaining a positive, calm, and collected attitude at all times, under pressure and not under pressure
A desire to grow, learn, and be creative
Desire to work closely with the marketing team and be on camera for bar related content
Must be able to walk up and down stairs - stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time
A full understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, spirits, and classic cocktails
Previous experience with restaurant point-of-sales(POS) systems

Nice To Haves

Culinary and/or Beverage Degree/Certification, a plus
Hospitality Degree/Certification, a plus

Responsibilities

Work in team-oriented, fast-paced, guest-centric environment
Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu of handmade cocktails.
Partner with team members to serve food and beverages that exceed guests’ expectations
Accurately take food and beverage order, clear and reset tables, and polish glassware/silverware/flatware
Provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service
Deliver wine service as detailed by Management
Carry food to guests in a timely manner, speaking to the rule of threes upon delivery
Assist in deep cleaning bar when needed
Assist in and maintaining beverage pars
Available to assist with monthly inventory on period close Sundays.
Follow opening, running, and closing sidework responsibilities
Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates.
Guide guests through menu while demonstrating memorization of food and beverage menus
Actively presents as the role model of the bar team.
Memorize and comprehend allergens within menu to aid guests in deciding correct items
Maintain cleanliness + sanitization of bar top, bottles, and work space
Keep track of cash drawer, providing change for staff when needed
Aid Management in daily and monthly inventory counting/duties
Ensure quality of all drinks made, training full bar team to execute recipes properly with and without lead bartender present
Assists Bar and Sr. Beverage Managers in establishing and maintaining bar pars for outlet
Assist and/or lead R&D for seasonal and evergreen cocktail list for the outlets, including batch specs and recipe costing
Comfortable holding staff education classes
Assisting Bar and Sr. Beverage Manager on execution of marketing and events initiatives inside and outside of the building
Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
Train current and new employees following the JAG training guidelines to achieve high performance.
Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Ability to speak publicly to staff during preshift and other staff related meetings
Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.