Bartending Team Lead - Mixologist

Old Town; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Seasonal menu bonuses

Job summary

Old Town Bar LLC is seeking a full-time Bartending Team Lead – Mixologist to support, lead, and execute our beverage program with consistency and professionalism. This role is ideal for an experienced bartender who enjoys being hands-on behind the bar while guiding standards, training team members, and contributing to menu development.

Located on historic Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown, NJ, the role requires leadership of cocktail or beverage programs, strong spirits knowledge, and the ability

Qualifications

• 3+ years bartending experience in high-volume or craft settings.
• Experience leading cocktail or beverage programs and training staff.
• Available nights, weekends and holidays; alcohol service certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team while remaining active behind the bar to ensure drink consistency and service standards.
• Design and maintain cocktail menus and seasonal features.
• Train bartenders and servers on builds, presentation, and cost-conscious methods.
• Collaborate with ownership on menu direction, pricing, and rollouts.

Skills

Bartending

Leadership

Spirits knowledge

Bar operations

Job description

Old Town Bar LLC is seeking a full‑time Bartending Team Lead – Mixologist to support, lead, and execute our beverage program with consistency and professionalism. This role is ideal for an experienced bartender who enjoys being hands‑on behind the bar while guiding standards, training team members, and contributing to menu development.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer our Bartending Team Lead - Mixologist a competitive wage of $15-$25 per hour plus tips, along with performance bonuses tied to beverage program execution and bonus opportunities for seasonal menus and feature rollouts.

HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Located on historic Farnsworth Avenue in the heart of Bordentown City, Old Town Pub blends local history with modern flair. Once known as The Farnsworth House, the restaurant underwent a major renovation in 2017 under the leadership of local legends Michael Scharibone and Scott O'Brien. Today, Old Town Pub is a go‑to spot for both fine and casual dining, featuring an impressive 50-tap draft system with rotating craft beers, a creative cocktail menu, and deliciously crafted dishes. With multiple bars, a vibrant dining scene, and private event spaces, we've built a reputation as one of Bordentown's favorite destinations.

ARE YOU THE BARTENDING TEAM LEAD - MIXOLOGIST WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• 3+ years bartending experience (high volume and or craft preferred)

Experience in leading cocktail or beverage programs, strong knowledge of spirits and bar operations, ability to train and lead without ego, organized and detail‑oriented, balancing creativity with cost control and profitability. Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays, and possess a valid alcohol service certification, or be able to obtain one, is preferred.

Keep reading to see if you're up for the challenge.

AVERAGE DAY AS A BARTENDING TEAM LEAD - MIXOLOGIST

This is a full‑time bartender position with shifts within business hours, averaging 30-35 hours per week behind the bar, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

In this bartender role, you'll help lead the bar team while remaining actively behind the bar, ensuring consistent execution of drinks and adherence to service standards. You'll assist with designing and maintaining cocktail menus, developing seasonal features, training bartenders and servers on builds and presentation, supporting inventory and prep, and collaborating with ownership on menu direction, pricing, and rollouts.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Join Old Town Bar LLC as our Bartending Team Lead – Mixologist and contribute to a well‑run, quality‑driven bar program. Our initial application process is quick, simple, and mobile‑friendly.