Lead Bartender – High-Volume Service Leader

Briese Schiffahrt; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream in Indianapolis is seeking a Lead Bartender to support the bar team and management while leading your assigned area to deliver exceptional beverage service.

You will maintain knowledge of our menu, cocktails, and promotions, while ensuring accurate cash handling and smooth operations during busy shifts. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High-volume bartending experience required.
• Ability to deliver exceptional guest service in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, and/or lifting heavy items for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Current Floor Managers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day bar operations as directed by management
• Deliver exceptional beverage service in accordance with company standards
• Follow proper cash handling procedures
• Respond to and resolve any issues or concerns that may arise on shift by escalating issues to management
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the entire bar.
• Maintain expert knowledge of our menu, cocktail recipes, and current promotions.
• Respond appropriately to shift issues or guest concerns and elevate matters to manager
• Certify team members are pouring and ringing in drinks properly in the POS, and communicate concerns to management
• Anticipate needs of guests and colleagues, assist without having to be asked.
• Perform pre-opening or closing duties of location as assigned by manager

Skills

High-volume bartending

Guest service excellence

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Floor Managers preferred

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Lead Bartender, your top priority is to support your team members and management team to ensure every guest receives exceptional service while being the lead in your assigned area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support day to day bar operations as directed by management
• Deliver exceptional beverage service in accordance with company standards
• Follow proper cash handling procedures
• Respond to and resolve any issues or concerns that may arise on shift by escalating issues to management
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the entire bar.
• Maintain expert knowledge of our menu, cocktail recipes, and current promotions.
• Respond appropriately to shift issues or guest concerns and escalate matters to manager
• Certify team members are pouring and ringing in drinks properly in the POS, and communicate concerns to management
• Anticipate needs of guests and colleagues, assist without having to be asked.
• Perform pre-opening or closing duties of location as assigned by manager

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High-volume bartending experience required
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional guest service in a fast paved environment
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, and/or lifting heavy items for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Current Floor Managers preferred

Founded on the idea of creating a social gathering place that connects people through a un-traditional/playful experience.