Lead Bartender

The MINA Group; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 114,340; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group in Glendale is seeking a motivated beverage professional to lead their beverage team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in fine dining and a strong knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. This role requires exceptional communication skills and a passion for educating guests. Flexible working conditions and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume bar or restaurant.
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Lead part of the beverage team with a passion for educating guests.
• Work well under pressure and manage inventory.
• Take a leading role in staff education and development.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Expansive food and beverage knowledge

Experience in recipe development

Inventory management experience

Social media marketing experience

Job description

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Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina’s love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless steakhouse dishes are elevated by Chef Mina’s refined technique and infused with his arsenal of world flavors and creative flair. The restaurant accomplishes all the traditions expected from a steakhouse, offering the finest cuts of premium beef and seafood complimented by a cutting‑edge wine and spirits program, and using local farmers and purveyors to highlight the regions finest ingredients.

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 as part of 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
• 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 Range - $47-83/hr ($17-18/hr. + $40-65/hr in Tips)

The Mina Group, LLC and its affiliates 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, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and other aspects of employment, please contact Mina Group Human Resources by emailing [e-mail].