Lead Bartender

ADP, Inc.; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mikey’s in Portage County is seeking a bartender to deliver exceptional guest service and craft high-quality cocktails in a welcoming atmosphere.

You will manage bar setups, maintain inventory, prep garnishes, handle orders, and collaborate with staff to provide a smooth guest experience. Familiarity with draft systems and an understanding of the menu will help you create memorable experiences while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Provides exceptional guest service
• Possesses fundamental bar knowledge and willingness to grow beyond basics
• Has knowledge of draft systems and tapping beer/cocktails
• Understands food menu items and can pair drinks accordingly
• Maintains bar cleanliness and organization at all times

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service
• Create special and unexpected moments for guests and staff members
• Produce high-quality house cocktails, beer and wine pours per customer and server request
• Preparation of garnishes, batching craft cocktails, infusing alcohol
• Answer phone per restaurant needs and guidelines
• Maintain bar inventory levels & place orders with approved vendors
• Prepare & maintain the weekly schedule for bartending staff
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bar environment
• Possess a fundamental bar knowledge with the willingness to grow ‘beyond the basics’
• Possess a basic knowledge of draft systems and be familiar with tapping beer and cocktail kegs
• Possess a full understanding of food menu items
• Works professionally with fellow employees
• Maintain scheduling availability as agreed upon during the hiring process
• Show up on time to scheduled shifts, missing work only in the event of sickness or emergency (proper notice required when applicable)
• Perform side work and weekly cleaning as defined by the Bar Cleaning Guide
• Perform additional tasks as instructed by any member of management
• Help fellow employees with any and all tasks as needed
• Execute thorough bar setups and closes
• Responsible for accurate register counts & reporting

Skills

Guest service

Bar knowledge

Draft systems

Cocktail creation

Team collaboration

Job description

At Mikey’s, we’re proud to bring to life a newly crafted version of Portage County’s favorite ale house. We are dedicated to great good, quality craft beer, & a welcoming atmosphere for guests & team members alike.

Individuals holding this title will be responsible for exceptional guest service via the direction of the General Manager. Employees in this position will be required (but not limited) to perform the tasks listed.

• Provide exceptional guest service
• Create special and unexpected moments for guests and staff members
• Produce high-quality house cocktails, beer and wine pours per customer and server request
• Preparation of garnishes, batching craft cocktails, infusing alcohol
• Answer phone per restaurant needs and guidelines
• Maintain bar inventory levels & place orders with approved vendors
• Prepare & maintain the weekly schedule for bartending staff
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bar environment
• Possess a fundamental bar knowledge with the willingness to grow ‘beyond the basics’
• Possess a basic knowledge of draft systems and be familiar with tapping beer and cocktail kegs
• Possess a full understanding of food menu items
• Works professionally with fellow employees
• Maintain scheduling availability as agreed upon during the hiring process
• Show up on time to scheduled shifts, missing work only in the event of sickness or emergency (proper notice required when applicable)
• Perform side work and weekly cleaning as defined by the Bar Cleaning Guide
• Perform additional tasks as instructed by any member of management
• Help fellow employees with any and all tasks as needed
• Execute thorough bar setups and closes
• Responsible for accurate register counts & reporting