Lead Bartender

We are looking for an enthusiastic Bartender to provide an excellent guest drinking experience. Good Bartenders will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ needs and expectations. Compensation includes hourly and tips.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and ensures checklist to completion including but not limited to opening and closing procedures.
• Prepares all drinks in accordance with established recipes.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Performs any reasonable requests made by Management.
• Serves guests and servers according to established policy.
• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Provide amenities to guests such as matches, beverage napkins, and ashtrays throughout assigned pool bar and maintain assigned bar by collecting used glassware, ashtrays, trash and by consistently keeping the bar, work areas, and tables clean.
• Assist guests with beverage selection, demonstrating salesmanship with complete product knowledge. Anticipate, identify, and provide for guest needs.
• Clean and stock glassware, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Responsible for the receipt of monies and settlement of guest checks in accordance with all appropriate policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain responsible alcohol service certification (TIPs).
• Ability to, albeit rarely, work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Ability to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable experience.
• Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Must present an image of excitement and enthusiasm, while being able to project a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Display strong work ethic and team work.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Charles, LA 70601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person