Lead Bartender

Apizza Alimentari; Town of Manlius (NY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apizza Alimentari, a vibrant New York restaurant, seeks a Lead Bartender who will oversee the beverage program and bar operations while delivering expert bartending, leadership, and financial accountability for the bar’s performance and culture.

You will lead the wine and cocktail programs, train staff, manage inventory and purchasing, monitor pour costs, assist in hiring and scheduling, and uphold cleanliness and compliance to ensure hospitality, profitability, and superb guest interactions

Aufgaben

• Lead beverage program development and seasonal updates.
• Standardize recipes and ensure consistent execution.
• Oversee wine service standards and staff wine education.
• Manage full-bar inventory, pars, ordering, and vendor relations.
• Own beverage cost targets and margin optimization.
• Lead staffing, onboarding, scheduling, and coaching.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and health/liquor-law compliance.

Jobbeschreibung

Apizza Alimentari

Reports to: General Manager/Ownership

Role Overview

The Lead Bartender is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the beverage program and bar operations. In addition to bartending at a high level, this role carries operational, financial, and leadership accountability for the performance, profitability, and culture of the bar.

This position is expected to operate as a department head for the bar.

Core Areas of Responsibility

1. Beverage Program Leadership

• Develop and maintain the cocktail program, including seasonal updates.
• Create and cost all cocktail and mocktail recipes.
• Ensure recipe standardization and execution consistency.
• Maintain alignment between beverage offerings and the restaurant’s identity.
• Collaborate on wine list development and overall beverage strategy.

2. Wine Program & Education

• Oversee wine service standards across the dining room and bar.
• Train staff on wine knowledge, service technique, and pairing guidance.
• Lead ongoing wine education sessions.
• Support wine sales growth through staff coaching and guest engagement.

3. Inventory & Purchasing

• Conduct regular full-bar inventory counts.
• Maintain accurate pars and ordering systems.
• Place beverage orders and manage vendor relationships.
• Monitor product usage and prevent waste, shrinkage, or over-ordering.
• Maintain organized storage and proper rotation.

4. Beverage Cost Accountability

• Own beverage cost percentage targets.
• Track and analyze pour cost and inventory variance.
• Adjust recipes, ordering, or pricing as needed to protect margins.
• Maintain costing sheets for all beverage items. Identify opportunities to improve profitability without sacrificing quality

5. Staffing & Leadership

• Participate in hiring decisions for bartenders and barbacks.
• Lead onboarding and structured training.
• Set clear expectations for service standards and professionalism.
• Provide performance coaching and corrective action when necessary.
• Assist in creating and managing the bar schedule.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.

6. Operational Oversight

• Ensure bar cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and liquor laws.
• Maintain bar equipment and communicate repair needs.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures.
• Lead by example during service — professionalism, urgency, and hospitality.

Authority & Accountability

The Lead Bartender is accountable for:

• Beverage cost performance
• Inventory accuracy
• Quality and consistency of cocktails and wine service
• Bar team performance and professionalism
• Beverage program profitability

This role carries leadership authority within the bar program and works in partnership with ownership/management on strategic decisions.