LEAD BARTENDER
Kirkland – Lynnwood – Ravenna – Queen Anne
Position Summary
Lead bartenders are trained to do all the tasks and duties as a bartender with additional tasks of maintaining par and stock. The lead bartender also reports any bar related issues to the Store Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Take beverage orders from guests and servers.
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the Restaurant’s standard drink recipes.
- Learn the names and personally recognize our customers.
- Record drink orders accurately and immediately after receipt into the register system.
- Accept guest payment, process credit card charges and make changes as needed.
- Wash and sterilize glassware.
- Prepare garnishes for drinks and replenish snacks and appetizers for bar patrons.
- Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
- Clear and reset tables in the bar area.
- Present drink menus. Make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
- Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
- Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the restaurant manager.
- Assist the restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies.
- Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager
- Must be able to be firm on decisions about over serving guests and realize when customers are at their limit. Fill out Refusal to Serve Alcohol completely.
- Help servers when very busy by taking/delivering drink orders.
- Keep the bar clean and wiped down daily, take out trash and recycle out every night.
- Lead Bartender additional duties will be maintaining a par stock and ordering items needed to keep the bar running smoothly.
- Make sure all bartenders are doing their daily duties such as infusions, restocking and bar cleanliness.
- Must be able to keep restaurant/company information confidential.
Qualification
- Be a minimum 21 years of age.
- Have knowledge of service and food and beverage, generally involving at least two years of front-of-the-house operations.
- Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a cash register or POS system.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Be innovative in your job by creating and crafting new drinks.
- Must have a Mast-Card (Alcohol Permit) and a Washington State Food Handlers Card.
Benefits
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Wage Range
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