Lead Bartender

Major Food Group LLC•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Major Food Group is hiring a Lead Bartender to join our team at THE GRILL! THE GRILL is a historically based American chophouse set in midcentury New York. It takes great inspiration from history; both the time the Seagram Building was built and the restaurants that existed at that time. It is the precursor to the NY Steakhouse, when things were still intricate and elegant. It celebrates all the animals of the land and some of our favorites from the sea. There is extensive table side preparation and service. There is also extensive use of THE GRILL. It is the name of the restaurant, the style of restaurant, and the piece of equipment we use in the kitchen for many of our signature preparations. The Lead Bartender would oversee all aspects of the bar and spirits programs at The Grill and Event venues in conjunction with Regional Beverage Manager.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in high end and high volume restaurants.
Leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant or similar environment
strong command over serving, bartending, and hosting duties.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead a team.
Passionate about bar service.
Capable of multi-tasking and supporting the team during service.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality service to all guests
Adhere to all local and national liquor laws
Mix and serve drinks following set standard recipes
Greet guests in a timely manner and take orders
Process cash and credit card transactions following appropriate procedures
Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team
Carry out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety
Monthly liquor inventory
Inventory variance analysis
Order all liquor product
Order bar sundries – ice, garnishes, bar mixers
Inventory efficiency – ensure all product has application and purpose
Invoice processing
Receive and stock liquor product
Liquor room - cleanliness and organization
Cost analysis and pricing recommendations
Party Package Beverage/Cocktail menus – ensure accuracy and profitability – submit changes to Beverage Manager
Source and all necessary barware to be ordered by the GM
Glassware inventory
Whiskey cart – cleanliness, organization, assist with product selection
Alert management to necessary Micros work
DOH bar compliance
Bartender training and development
Staff Education – monthly liquor tastings
Maintaining the cleanliness
Ensuring that the bars are organized
Head bartender sends weekly event schedule and details (event information, tasting schedule, BEOs, tech sheets, SOPS)
Head Bartender coordinates with Events Team regarding tastings, bespoke cocktail request, spirit package/upgrades & bar-focused special requests