Head Bartender

Leopardo, an exciting new restaurant in Mid-Wilshire, is looking to hire a Head Bartender. We seek an imaginative and resourceful individual with expertise in beverage techniques and culinary trends. Candidates should thrive in creative challenges. A minimum of 4 years of bartending experience is required. Culinary, NRO experience, and/or management experience are advantageous.

We seek hospitality professionals from upscale dining backgrounds who are passionate about guest experience and fostering a great team culture. Ideal candidates are outgoing and excel in building relationships with guests to create memorable dining experiences.

Service Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a culture of hospitality
• Work 5 floor service shifts/week
• Be able to work calmly and professionally under pressure and act as a leader in difficult situations.
• Guest connections all across the dining room.

Administrative

• Office management and organization skills such as email communication and document edits.
• Establish systems in order to streamline processes and production.

Employee Relations

• Coach employees to improve themselves in a constructive and positive way.
• Monitoring and observing how your team is performing.

Bar Management Tasks

• Coordinate with Culinary Team on daily, weekly and seasonal beverage updates
• Insure Bar team is sticking to Specs and guidelines Provided during training
• Insure Bar team is keeping up with Cleaning and organization of Bar Area
• Coordinate training of all new hires within bar team
• Participate in r&d for new cocktail changes each season
• Communicating with Bar Team with specific needs and pars
• Update bar menu descriptions specs and checklists for bar sidework

Position Skills & Demands:

• Able to lift up to 40lbs
• Able to communicate effectively and concisely
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work in a fast pace, noisy environment

Compensation:
-$21.00-$27.00 plus tips

The Head Bartender position offers competitive pay based on experience. We also offer benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

If you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person