Craft Cocktail Bartender & Bourbon Expert

Goodfellas Pizzeria; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wiseguy Lounge in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced bartender to craft cocktails for a discerning clientele. You will showcase extensive bourbon knowledge, deliver top-tier service, and maintain a pristine bar environment.

Responsibilities include preparation of garnishes, nightly bar setup, cash handling, and ensuring guests are of legal drinking age. Flexibility for weekends and late nights is required.

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 related training preferred.
• Advanced bartending skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Craft cocktail making

Bourbon knowledge

Customer service

Training

Bar maintenance

Cash handling

Team collaboration

Sanitation standards

Job description

The Wiseguy Lounge in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced bartender to craft cocktails for a discerning clientele. You will showcase extensive bourbon knowledge, deliver top-tier service, and maintain a pristine bar environment.

Responsibilities include preparation of garnishes, nightly bar setup, cash handling, and ensuring guests are of legal drinking age. Flexibility for weekends and late nights is required.