Lead Bartender & Guest Experience Leader

Lift Bridge Brewing Company; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Employee incentives

Discounts

Education across beverages

Leadership growth

Independent craft environment

Job summary

Lift Bridge Brewing Company in Stillwater, MN is seeking an experienced Lead Bartender to join the Taproom team. This role blends bartending with shift leadership and administrative duties to support the Taproom Manager while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll lead service during busy periods, train staff, manage inventory, and help execute events. The position is 24–32 hours per week with weekend availability; compensation is $17–$19 per hour plus tips, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous bartending, restaurant, taproom, retail or hospitality experience required.
• Previous shift-lead or supervisory experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
• Ability to communicate beverage styles, flavors and recommendations to guests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, attentive and knowledgeable service to every guest.
• Serve Lift Bridge beer, cocktails, THC beverages, sodas and other craft beverages.
• Help guests navigate our beverage selection and make recommendations.
• Create a welcoming environment where guests want to stay—and come back.
• Handle on-site and to-go transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Verify identification and follow all applicable alcohol and THC regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized and well-stocked bar and taproom.
• Help lead the taproom team during assigned shifts.
• Set the pace for hospitality, urgency, cleanliness and teamwork.
• Coordinate staff and priorities during busy service periods.
• Support, coach and provide direction to bartenders and support staff.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality mindset

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lift Bridge Brewing Company in Stillwater, MN is seeking an experienced Lead Bartender to join the Taproom team. This role blends bartending with shift leadership and administrative duties to support the Taproom Manager while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll lead service during busy periods, train staff, manage inventory, and help execute events. The position is 24–32 hours per week with weekend availability; compensation is $17–$19 per hour plus tips, with opportunities to