Lead Bartender: Master Mixology & Bar Leadership

Azul Hospitality; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Azul Hospitality at the Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a lead bartender to supervise beverage staff and support leadership responsibilities in the bar and restaurant. You will craft cocktails, manage the beverage program and costs, train bartenders, ensure safety and compliance, and deliver exceptional guest service.

This role requires 3 years of high-volume bar/food service experience, at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity, and a 21+ age with Safe Server

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Three years high volume bar/food service experience.
• At least one year of supervisory/lead bartender experience preferred.
• Micros experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, freshly crafted cocktails at high volume with proper technique.
• Take beverage and food orders at the bar; describe menu items and suggest products to customers.
• Assist in directing the craft spirit, wine, and beer programs.
• Create craft cocktail and menu, with an emphasis on the classical method of mixology.
• Work with food and beverage director to lower beverage costs by keeping accurate par levels, preventing spillage, theft-prevention and developing high margin programs.
• Ensure proper service standards are met with a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Train bartending team on service standards, product knowledge and technique.
• Ensure that the proper materials and supplies are available and used correctly and consistently.
• Prepare house-made spirit infusions; build vendor relationships to keep high-quality products.
• Train staff on alcohol beverage control protocols and enforce policies.
• Perform cash, credit card, and room transactions accurately for servers/bartenders.
• Maintain cleanliness standards of the bar and restock inventory.
• Provide opening and closing inventory of spirits.
• Ensure all alcohol is stored safely.
• Participate in deep cleaning and safety oversight of the bar.
• Assist guests and staff professionally and courteously, with high customer-service standards.
• Ensure taps, coolers, and appliances are clean and functional.
• Verify customer IDs and enforce legal drinking age.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Bar service

Cash handling

POS systems

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micros

PMS

POS

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

Azul Hospitality at the Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a lead bartender to supervise beverage staff and support leadership responsibilities in the bar and restaurant. You will craft cocktails, manage the beverage program and costs, train bartenders, ensure safety and compliance, and deliver exceptional guest service.

This role requires 3 years of high-volume bar/food service experience, at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity, and a 21+ age with Safe Server