Bartender - Leinie Lodge & Beer Garden

ENT1009ECIL; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ENT1009ECIL Bartender role seeks an energetic, guest-focused professional to deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced bar environment. You will mix drinks, serve wine and beer, take orders, and ensure accurate payment recording.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of high-volume bar experience, knowledge of spirits, and the ability to read guests, upsell promotions, and collaborate with staff. Fluent English is required, with additional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of bartending at high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or health/food handler card.
• Reading and writing abilities used for orders and paperwork.
• Mathematical skills used for calculations.
• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, professional personality.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to recipes.
• Serve wine, bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from guests or serving staff.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Check guests' identification to ensure minimum age requirements.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Record and account for all items ordered and collect payment.
• Account for sales and tips according to company policies.
• Perform side work as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bartending training

Alcohol awareness certification

Job description

Bartender Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Bartender Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Bartender position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, ect.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.