Head Bartender/Bar Manager - Commodore

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Work in partnership with the Restaurant General Manager to ensure the smooth and flawless operation of the Restaurant.
• Manage bar employees.
• Comply with state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations, including, but not limited to those pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Complete all bartender duties.
• Have a complete working knowledge of the bar menu items, their ingredients, preparation, cost, and pricing.
• Have a complete working knowledge of all products served in the bar.
• Ensure that all details of service are performed by the bartenders to expected standards and that every guest receives the highest quality of service.
• Train bartenders and service team to ensure beverage knowledge and service levels are to standard.
• Responsible for cocktail menu changes to ensure fresh, innovative, and seasonally appealing cocktail selections at target costs.
• Responsible for beverage purchases and maintaining target cost of sales, adjusted at least monthly.
• Contribute to shift briefings as required as well as lead staff training sessions for all beverage products.
• Purchase and maintain inventory.
• Ensure all bartender checks are closed and guest billing is accurate.
• Monitor bar opening and closing duties and complete daily to standard.
• Enforce all Covid-19 safety protocols as outlined by the organization.
• Periodically act as manager on duty.

Required Experience

• 5+ years restaurant and/or bartending experience.
• Excellent knowledge of wines, spirits, mixed drinks, and service standards.
• Strong commitment to service.
• Must be able to receive TIPS certification.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Excel, Word, Square, and back-office experience preferred.
• Excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and build relationships.
• Engaging personally with customers.
• Knowledgeable about trends and competitors’ offerings and pricing.