Lead Bartender: Bar Ops & Menu Creation

Global Arts Live; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Arts Live in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Head Bartender to lead daily cocktail-bar operations and ensure top service during public events. You will supervise quality control, assist inventory, and help shape menus in collaboration with the Food & Beverage Manager and guest consultants.

The role requires strong mixology and beer/wine knowledge, 4+ years of bartending, and familiarity with POS systems. Schedule is Monday–Saturday, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM, with some holidays.

Qualifications

• 4 years of bartending experience
• General mixology knowledge
• General beer and wine knowledge
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Square or Toast
• General experience with Microsoft Excel
• TIPS certification
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Responsibilities

• Mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks using the bar's recipes
• Greeting and interacting with guests in a hospitable way
• Checking IDs to verify legal drinking age
• Processing cash and credit card payments via POS system
• Supporting the Food and Beverage Manager
• Overseeing regular daily bar operations
• Closing bar operations
• Maintaining the expected standard of service
• Collaborating with the Food and Beverage Manager to create menus with consultations from Sam Treadway
• Helping to maintain and track inventory

Skills

4 years bartending experience

Mixology knowledge

Beer & wine knowledge

Guest hospitality

Excel basics

Education

TIPS certification

Serve Safe certification

Allergen safe certification

Crowd safe certification

Tools

POS systems (Square/Toast)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Global Arts Live in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Head Bartender to lead daily cocktail-bar operations and ensure top service during public events. You will supervise quality control, assist inventory, and help shape menus in collaboration with the Food & Beverage Manager and guest consultants.

The role requires strong mixology and beer/wine knowledge, 4+ years of bartending, and familiarity with POS systems. Schedule is Monday–Saturday, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM, with some holidays.