Lead Bartender: Drive World‑Class Guest Experience

Casa de Montecristo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa de Montecristo seeks a Lead Bartender to guide a team and deliver a premier guest experience across the bar, restaurant and lounge areas in Houston. You will lead service, showcase products, and uphold the Casa de Montecristo brand through exemplary hospitality and sales leadership.

You will manage staff, inventory, and compliance while working with management to maintain safe, welcoming operations that support guest satisfaction and business goals.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a bar, restaurant or hospitality environment.
• POS and/or computer skills needed.
• Knowledge of wine, liquor and spirits. Bartender certification a plus (or required if applicable).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (night, weekends, holidays).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Hands on team player with a strong work-ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of bartenders, servers and associates to provide a world-class guest experience in the bar, restaurant, smoking lounges and overall location through exemplary service and selling skills.
• Build relationships with customers and communicate product features and promotions effectively.
• Demonstrate drive for results and contribute to sales and KPI goals; motivate others to implement sales initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of Casa de Montecristo products.
• Assist in leading store operations including ordering, stock control and product maintenance.
• Train and delegate tasks to staff and ensure SOPs and policies are followed.
• Open and close the location, manage cash counts and till reconciliation.
• Lead a team in compliance with state and local regulations; maintain brand image and a safe environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Energy and accountability

Desire to develop others

Education

Bartender certification

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant software

Job description

Casa de Montecristo seeks a Lead Bartender to guide a team and deliver a premier guest experience across the bar, restaurant and lounge areas in Houston. You will lead service, showcase products, and uphold the Casa de Montecristo brand through exemplary hospitality and sales leadership.

You will manage staff, inventory, and compliance while working with management to maintain safe, welcoming operations that support guest satisfaction and business goals.