Lead Bartender

Chattahoochee Food Works; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Bar at Chattahoochee Food Works seeks a Bar Lead to oversee a high-volume craft cocktail program, train staff, and maintain a fun, clean environment for guests and team members. You will craft cocktails, engage with guests, mentor bartenders and barbacks, ensure stock rotation, and uphold safety standards.

A positive attitude, leadership, and strong communication are essential for success. Applicants should have 3+ years of bartending experience in upscale casual settings with classic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience as a bartender in an upscale, casual dining atmosphere.
• Must have classic cocktail knowledge.
• Bar Lead or supervisory experience.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
• Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks in a timely manner.
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
• Training new staff members – bartenders, barbacks, bar prep.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Keep the team organized and positive.
• Comply with food and beverage regulations.
• Prepare, mix, and put together craft cocktails from scratch.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Positive attitude

Guest focus

Job description

Center Bar is a high-volume craft cocktail bar located at Chattahoochee Food Works. Our Bar Leads are essential to keeping our staff trained up and help in maintaining a fun and clean environment for our guests and team members.

Bar Lead Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons.
• Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks in a timely manner.
• Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
• Training New Staff Members - Bartenders, Barbacks, Bar Prep.
• Making sure all items are stocked and rotated correctly.
• Communicate with Management.
• Keeping the bar maintained - a clean organized environment.
• Keep the team organized and positive.
• Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Stay guest-focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
• Prepare, mix, and put together craft cocktails from scratch.

Bar Lead Qualifications

• At least 3 years of proven experience as a bartender in an upscale, casual dining atmosphere.
• Must have classic cocktail knowledge.
• Bar Lead or other Supervisory experience.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food, kegs, and containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule.
• Stamina to work 40 hours per week.
• Able to have fun and make every guest want to return.
• Provide 3 references.

Must-Have

• Positive Attitude.
• Problem-Solving Skills.
• Strong Communications Skills.
• Leadership Skills.
• Proactive.