Bartender

Goodfellas Pizzeria; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wiseguy Lounge in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Bartender to craft exceptional cocktails and deliver outstanding guest service in a hip, late-night setting. You will showcase extensive bourbon knowledge and help maintain a pristine bar environment.

You will handle cash and card transactions, manage garnishes and stock, train with teammates, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while welcoming every guest with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bartender in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior craft cocktail-making skills.
• Extensive knowledge of bourbon and ability to educate customers.
• Minimum of one year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take orders and rings up drinks; deliver high-quality cocktails.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization throughout the shift.
• Ensure fruit and garnishes are prepared before opening.
• Display glasses and liquor bottles attractively.
• Verify customers are of legal drinking age and refuse service when needed.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team for smooth bar operations.
• Follow all health, sanitation, and safety procedures.

Skills

Bartending

Cocktail making

Bourbon knowledge

Mixology training

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Job description

Description

Step into a world of timeless sophistication at The Wiseguy Lounge — where the spirit of the roaring 1920s meets modern craft. Voted one of the top bourbon bars in America by The Bourbon Review, we offer award-winning cocktails, a rotating selection of craft beers, and an exclusive collection of elite bourbons. Join our team and be part of a place where history, flavor, and unforgettable experiences come together.

Requirements

• Provide the best and highest quality craft cocktails and drinks to guests.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of bourbon and assist customers in making selections.
• Deliver the highest level of customer service to every guest, including greeting/thanking guests, engaging with guests, and building rapport.
• Continuously train, learn, and gather knowledge about the alcohol industry.
• Maintains the bar: keeps the bar clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening.
• Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
• Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age.
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Address escalations promptly and appropriately to the Head Bartender and Bar Manager.
• Submits orders or creates requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies.
• TIPS Certified or SERVSafe in Safe Service of Alcohol within 30 days of employment.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth and efficient bar operations.
• Follow all health and sanitation practices, as well as all safety procedures and protocols.
• Capability to open and close the store while monitoring guests and ensuring safe practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and late-night availability.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Bartender in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior craft cocktail-making skills.
• Extensive knowledge of bourbon and ability to educate customers about different selections.
• Completion of mixology, bar-keeping, or other related training preferred.
• Advanced bartending skills and abilities.
• Minimum of one year related experience.

Physical Qualifications:

• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds following proper techniques preventing injury.
• Must be legal drinking age or older.