Lead Bartender

Basin Harbor•Ferrisburgh, VT

About The Position

Come join the Basin Harbor team as we celebrate our 140th year - a milestone we’re honored to celebrate with our cherished community. We have plenty in store, from new experiences and enhancements to time-honored traditions that continue to make this lakeside retreat so special! This role requires a hands-on professional with prior experience managing inventory and product storage, including ordering, organization, and cost awareness. The Lead Bartender will spend dedicated kitchen prep time preparing house-made mixers and modifiers for both cocktails and mocktails, ensuring consistency and quality. The position also supports bar leadership by assisting with scheduling, training, and guiding a team of bartenders, while maintaining a high standard of service. Strong attention to detail is essential, along with a commitment to cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented bartender who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in operational excellence as well as craft. Basin Harbor has multiple dining venues, 2 outdoor bars, and many banquets, weddings, and special events during our six-month season. We are seeking an energetic, personable, and engaging Lead Bartender, who can lead our Bartending team in wine and beverage knowledge and preparation.

Requirements

Prior bartending experience of 5+ years required.
Understanding the need for proper etiquette and service standards
Able to take direction and work in a team environment
Attention to detail
Efficient, and able to perform multiple tasks systematically in a fast-paced environment
Ability to remember and follow bar and beverage procedures
A clean, well kept, professional appearance
Shift work may be long and varied, evening and weekends
Required full shift walking and standing
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 20+ lbs. frequently throughout shift.