Lead Bartender

Del Monte Hotel Management LLC in; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Bartender Lead in Chattanooga, TN. You will oversee bar operations, train staff, and ensure exceptional guest service. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees

Hotel discounts worldwide

Food and beverage discounts

Professional development and career advancement

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 months of related experience or equivalent education.
• Strong work ethic and ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and supervising bar and catering associates.
• Manage opening and closing shifts, including cash drops.
• Ensure food quality and service standards are maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Are you ready to apply your expertise to a rewarding career with a leader in the hospitality industry? Join the DelMonte Hotel Group team! We are currently seeking experienced and driven candidates just like you to serve as a Bartender Lead.

You will play a key role in ensuring a great guest and colleague experience. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive work environment, and numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why many of our associates have made DelMonte Hotel Group their career home. Contact us today – we're waiting to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

As a Bartender Lead, you will assist in training, supervising, and supporting all bar and catering associates to provide exceptional guest service. Your duties will include:

1. Perform opening and closing sidework per checklists.
2. Greet customers, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding drinks and menu items.
3. Take drink orders from customers or servers and prepare cocktails according to standard recipes.
4. Take food orders from guests and submit them to the kitchen for preparation.
5. Record all sales transactions accurately and secure payments.
6. Wash glassware as needed.
7. Be knowledgeable of current food and beverage offerings, including wine lists and cocktail menus.
8. Assist managers in training and mentoring bar and catering staff.
9. Help maintain proper shift coverage, including breaks and call-offs.
10. Assign duties and shifts, and monitor performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
11. Complete all sidework daily as per checklists.
12. Manage opening and closing shifts, including cash drops.
13. Follow proper cash control procedures.
14. Maintain brand standards and food sanitation and handling standards.
15. Participate in departmental communication through logs and meetings.
16. Coordinate event details with management and staff.
17. Set up, break down, and store dining and bar areas properly.
18. Set up banquet rooms according to event specifications.
19. Manage banquet checks and review them with guests.
20. Ensure food quality and service standards are maintained.
21. Assist with administrative tasks such as inventory management, billing, and purchasing.
22. Provide guests with information about hotel services and local area.
23. Maintain cleanliness of lounge and surrounding areas.

Job Requirements

We seek a self-motivated Bartender Lead with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with guests and colleagues. Qualifications include:

• 3 to 6 months of related experience, or a one-year certificate from college or technical school, or equivalent education and experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

At DelMonte Hotel Group, you'll join a hospitality leader that values a workplace where you can thrive and be yourself. Our associates often stay for long-term careers, supported by excellent compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees
• Hotel discounts worldwide
• Food and beverage discounts
• Professional development and career advancement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to fair employment practices. Please review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor for more information.