Lead Bartender

Pins Mechanical Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

Pins Mechanical Co. in Cincinnati is looking for a Lead Bartender to support the bar team and management, delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead daily operations, ensure accurate cash handling, and elevate guest experiences through expert cocktail knowledge. The role requires high-volume bartending experience, strong communication, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High-volume bartending experience required.
• Deliver exceptional guest service in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, and lifting.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day bar operations as directed by management
• Deliver exceptional beverage service in accordance with company standards
• Follow proper cash handling procedures
• Respond to and resolve any issues or concerns that may arise on shift by escalating issues to management
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the entire bar.
• Maintain expert knowledge of our menu, cocktail recipes, and current promotions.
• Respond appropriately to shift issues or guest concerns and escalates matters to manager
• Certify team members are pouring and ringing in drinks properly in the POS, and communicate concerns to management
• Anticipate needs of guests and colleagues, assist without having to be asked.
• Perform pre-opening or closing duties of location as assigned by manager

Skills

High-volume bartending

Guest service

Communication

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Floor Manager preferred

Job description

Position Overview

As a Lead Bartender, your top priority is to support your team members and management team to ensure every guest receives exceptional service while being the lead in your assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day bar operations as directed by management
• Deliver exceptional beverage service in accordance with company standards
• Follow proper cash handling procedures
• Respond to and resolve any issues or concerns that may arise on shift by escalating issues to management
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the entire bar.
• Maintain expert knowledge of our menu, cocktail recipes, and current promotions.
• Respond appropriately to shift issues or guest concerns and escalates matters to manager
• Certify team members are pouring and ringing in drinks properly in the POS, and communicate concerns to management
• Anticipate needs of guests and colleagues, assist without having to be asked.
• Perform pre-opening or closing duties of location as assigned by manager

Skills And Abilities

• High-volume bartending experience required
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional guest service in a fast paved environment
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, and/or lifting heavy items for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Current Floor Managers preferred

Supplemental pay

• Tips

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount