Lead Bartender

The h.wood Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Lead Bartender to uphold high standards of customer service and bar management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring guest satisfaction while managing inventory and training staff. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including dining discounts and health insurance after 60 days.

Benefits

Company Dining Discounts

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with company contribution

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Willingness to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ability to stand for entire shift, often up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain updated cocktail and liquor menus.
• Lead new hire beverage training.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the bar.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

ABOUT US:
The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

ROLE SUMMARY:
The Lead Bartender will work closely with in-venue management to ensure that the bar is maintaining The h.wood Group’s standards of excellence relating to attitude, customer service, employee relations, and job performance. The ideal candidate will be an energetic professional who excels at multitasking. They are well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain updated cocktail and liquor menus in conjunction with in-venue management.
• Maintain inventory control and receiving all liquor and related supplies in conjunction with in-venue management.
• Coordinate all weekly ordering in consultation with management.
• Lead all new hire beverage training in consultation with in-venue managers.
• Ensure compliance of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of the bar and bar equipment.
• Assist in cocktail development for seasonal and trend changes.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner, maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Recognize areas for improvement and offer positive solutions for change.
• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
• Perform all opening and closing duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Attend monthly meetings with beverage director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have attention to detail and willingness to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Must be 21+years of age.

PERKS:

• Company Dining Discounts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment