Lead Bartender

Position Title: Lead Bartender

Department: Tropicana Pool & Rosy Café

About The Hollywood Roosevelt

Dating back to the Golden Era and located on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Hollywood Roosevelt is an iconic hotel that reflects classic Hollywood in every sense. Built in 1927, the hotel has played host to stars like Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, and Clark Gable. Hollywood Roosevelt is a full-service lifestyle hotel providing guests a glimpse at Hollywood's storied past and offering travelers an experience of Hollywood that is authentic to its history and legacy. Experience our modern interpretation of a Hollywood original.

About the Tropicana Pool and Rosy Café

Tucked behind our pool and shaded by lush palms, Rosy Café is a stylish poolside dining destination for al fresco breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tropicana Pool offers guests an opportunity to relax and enjoy curated drinks and food beside The Hollywood Roosevelt’s vintage 60's-style pool.

Position Summary

The Lead Bartender at the Tropicana Pool & Rosy Café leverages creativity and passion to create a truly exceptional drinking experience for guests. The Lead Bartender will be responsible for the on-boarding and on-the-job training of Tropicana Pool & Rosy Café staff and will act as hands-on leader with some supervisory responsibilities as well.

• Participate as a collaborator and contributor in the creation of the Tropicana Pool & Rosy Café cocktail program.
• Mix and serve exceptional cocktails.
• Develop and master new cocktail recipes and innovative techniques.
• Provide guests with an unforgettable and personalized experience.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and bar etiquette.
• Partner with Tropicana Pool & Rosy Café and The Hollywood Roosevelt team to ensure seamless operations.
• Play a key role in managing and maintaining Tropicana Pool & Rosy Café inventory.
• Stay current with industry trends, brand selections, service techniques as well as The Hollywood Roosevelt food and beverage offerings.
• Develop and maintain positive communication and teamwork with all team members.
• Follow all policies and procedures put forth by The Hollywood Roosevelt.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

As a leader overseeing the Tropicana Pool & Rosy Café team, the Lead Bartender is expected to take on minor guest recovery situations. The position requires assisting with minimal comps, voids, and promotions as well. Responsibilities of on-boarding and on-the-job training of the team will be required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience as a skilled Bartender or Mixologist.
• Deep knowledge of ingredients and techniques used in bartending or mixology.
• Ability to craft unique and balanced cocktails that leave a lasting impression.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills to engage and interact with guests.
• Strong multitasking abilities and the capability to handle a high-paced environment.
• Creativity and a passion for pushing the boundaries of bartending.
• Understanding of responsible alcohol service and compliance with local laws and regulations.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Possess and maintain a strong level of menu knowledge, fine-dining service standards, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Skilled communicator and relationship-builder.
• Knowledge of traditional bartending practices and skills in maintaining a bar with business levels at high volume.

Education and Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and proven experience as a skilled bartender/ mixologist.

Previous Hospitality Industry experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• TIPS/ RBS Trained and Certified Required
• ServSafe Certification Required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (8 hours). The ability to balance will also be required in the delivery of food and drinks. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holiday, and nights.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability and Computer Skills

Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including working directly in the sun and beside a pool. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer