Lead Bartender

The Mina Group; Estero (FL); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Family meal

Meal discount

Flexible schedules

Dynamic atmosphere

Career advancement

Descripción de la vacante

The Mina Group is seeking a Lead Bartender for Acqua Bistecca in Estero, FL. You will lead the bar team, craft exceptional cocktails, educate staff, and manage inventory and beverage costs to elevate the guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

You bring 3-5 years of fine dining or high-volume bar experience, expansive beverage knowledge, and a passion for staff development. Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Formación

• 3-5 years’ experience in a fine dining or high-volume bar.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Expansive food and beverage knowledge.
• Experience in recipe development, inventory management, and staff education.
• Experience in promotions and social media marketing is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team.
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time.

Responsabilidades

• Lead our bar team with expertise and creativity.
• Craft exceptional cocktails and educate staff.
• Educate and inspire staff and manage inventory and beverage costs.
• Elevate guest experience with knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer.

Conocimientos

Exceptional communication skills

Expansive F&B knowledge

Experience in recipe development

Inventory management

Staff education

Intellectual curiosity

Team leadership

Stand and walk for extended periods

Educación

3-5 years experience in fine dining/high-volume bar

Descripción del empleo

Acqua Bistecca is a restaurant where wood-fired steaks and pristine local seafood take center stage, all through the lens of refined Italian influence. The menu reflects a balance of land and sea—’ACQUA’ and ‘BISTECCA’—celebrating the bounty of the Gulf and the warmth of the grill. From stone crab claws with house-made mustard to delicately charred steak brushed in red Lambrusco butter, each dish is rooted in tradition yet reimagined with elevated, modern touches.

About the Role:

The Lead Bartender at Acqua Bistecca is a motivated, organized, and passionate beverage professional who leads our bar team with expertise and creativity. You’ll craft exceptional cocktails, educate and inspire staff, manage inventory and beverage costs, and elevate the guest experience with your deep knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Delicious daily family meal
• Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
• Flexible schedules
• Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
• Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated beverage professional who is organized, passionate, and professional. You will be a leading part of our beverage team with a passion for educating and enthralling our guests. You have amazing attention to detail, and expansive knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. You work well leading a team, work well under pressure, and have experience in inventory management and beverage costing. You have a strong desire to learn and take a leading role in staff education and development.

What you bring to the table:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume bar or restaurant
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expansive food and beverage knowledge
• Experience in recipe development, inventory management, and staff education
• Experience in promotions and social media marketing is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 21 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

Pay rate: $15.00/hr. + Tips

Aqua Bisteccaand Mina group are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.