Lead Bartender

Major Food Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with 0

Progressive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited Referral Program

TransitChek Discount

Job summary

Major Food Group is seeking a Lead Bartender in New York, NY to oversee all bar operations and the spirits program for The Grill and related venues. You will work with the Regional Beverage Manager to ensure quality service and profitability.

The role requires 3+ years in high-end, high-volume settings, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Responsibilities include inventory, ordering, training, compliance, and partnering with events to deliver standout bars.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in high end and high volume restaurants.
• Leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant or similar environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team and multitask during service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to all guests.
• Adhere to all local and national liquor laws.
• Mix and serve drinks following set standard recipes.
• Greet guests in a timely manner and take orders.
• Process cash and credit card transactions following appropriate procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team.
• Carry out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety.
• Monthly liquor inventory and variance analysis.
• Order all liquor product and receive stock.
• Ensure bar organization and compliance with DOH regulations.
• Train and develop bartenders; educate staff monthly on tastings.
• Coordinate with Events Team for tastings and bespoke requests.

Skills

Leadership experience

Bartending

Customer service

High volume service

Job description

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Full Time Band 5 New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3471

Salary Range: $17.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Major Food Group is hiring a Lead Bartender to join our team at THE GRILL!

THE GRILLis a historically based American chophouse set in midcentury New York. It takes great inspiration from history; both the time the Seagram Building was built and the restaurants that existed at that time. It is the precursor to the NY Steakhouse, when things were still intricate and elegant. It celebrates all the animals of the land and some of our favorites from the sea. There is extensive table side preparation and service. There is also extensive use of THE GRILL. It is the name of the restaurant, the style of restaurant, and the piece of equipment we use in the kitchen for many of our signature preparations.

The Lead Bartender would oversee all aspects of the bar and spirits programs at The Grill and Event venues in conjunction with Regional Beverage Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality service to all guests
• Adhere to all local and national liquor laws
• Mix and serve drinks following set standard recipes
• Greet guests in a timely manner and take orders
• Process cash and credit card transactions following appropriate procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team
• Carry out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety
• Monthly liquor inventory
• Inventory variance analysis
• Order all liquor product
• Inventory efficiency – ensure all product has application and purpose
• Receive and stock liquor product
• Liquor room - cleanliness and organization
• Cost analysis and pricing recommendations
• Party Package Beverage/Cocktail menus – ensure accuracy and profitability – submit changes to Beverage Manager
• Source and all necessary barware to be ordered by the GM
• Whiskey cart – cleanliness, organization, assist with product selection
• Alert management to necessary Micros work
• DOH bar compliance
• Bartender training and development
• Staff Education – monthly liquor tastings
• Maintaining the cleanliness
• Ensuring that the bars are organized
• Head bartender sends weekly event schedule and details (event information, tasting schedule, BEOs, tech sheets, SOPS)
• Head Bartender coordinates with Events Team regarding tastings, bespoke cocktail request, spirit package/upgrades & bar-focused special requests

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of experience in high end and high volume restaurants.
• Leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant or similar environment
• strong command over serving, bartending, and hosting duties.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Passionate about bar service.
• Capable of multi-tasking and supporting the team during service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited Referral Program
• TransitChek Discount

Compensation:$17.00 hourly

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.