Lead Bartender

MINA Group•Bonita Springs, FL

About The Position

Acqua Bistecca is a restaurant featuring wood-fired steaks and local seafood with refined Italian influences. The Lead Bartender is a motivated, organized, and passionate beverage professional who leads the bar team. The role involves crafting exceptional cocktails, educating and inspiring staff, managing inventory and beverage costs, and enhancing the guest experience through knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. The position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high-volume bar or restaurant.
Exceptional communication skills.
Expansive food and beverage knowledge, including spirits, wine, and beer.
Experience in recipe development, inventory management, and staff education.
Ability to work cleanly, stay organized, and work as part of a team.
Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience in promotions and social media marketing.
Intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

Lead the bar team.
Craft exceptional cocktails.
Educate and inspire staff, including taking a leading role in staff education and development.
Manage inventory and beverage costs.
Elevate the guest experience through knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer.
Develop beverage recipes.