Lead Bartender

Pineapple Hospitality; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pineapple Hospitality is seeking a Lead Bartender to supervise the hotel bar team, craft exceptional cocktails and ensure superb guest service. You’ll lead by example, manage staff, and uphold standards of cleanliness and hospitality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong leader with experience in bartending, strong guest engagement, and a commitment to safety and quality, while contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous leadership experience in a bar setting.
• Food Handler and Liquor Permit required.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative and diverse team dynamic.
• Understanding and application of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative mix of drinks for the hotel bar and supervise bartending staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of menus, promotions and guest engagement; work independently when needed.
• Manage cash/receipts, inventory and ordering/receiving products per SOPs.
• Set up, service and break down the bar area ensuring high quality, cleanliness and service.

Skills

Leadership

Guest engagement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Pineapple Hospitality

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Who we’re looking for:

LEAD BARTENDER

For weary travelers, you’re more than a bartender. You’re their absolute favorite person at the end of a long flight or a stressful day. In addition to expertly mixing cocktails and serving up ice-cold drafts, you are an ultra-friendly ambassador for everything we do here at Staypineapple.

The Lead Bartender will take charge of our bar operations be responsible for creating exceptional cocktails and providing outstanding service while supervising and guiding the bartending staff to ensure smooth operations, a welcoming atmosphere and an unforgettable guest experience.

What to expect:

Here are a few things that will make your days full and rewarding:

• Responsible for creative mix of various drinks for the Hotel Bar. Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and willingness to supervise the bar and other team members.
• Demonstrate and promote a thorough knowledge of food/beverage products, menus and promotions. Must have excellent guest engagement skills. Ability to work independently necessary.
• Control cash/receipts, Inventory and Order/Receive products in accordance with Restaurant or Hotel Standard Operating Procedures.
• Sets-up, services and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, cleanliness, consistency and service.

Your experience and qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous leadership experience in a bar setting.
• Food Handler and Liquor Permit required.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative and diverse team dynamic.
• Understanding and application of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.

Why us?

As a growing company, Staypineapple offers plenty of opportunities. If you love making a positive impact on the lives and experiences of others, join our team. Plus, we offer: