Lead Bartender - State Farm Arena

Compass Group Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Concessions Lead Bartender for State Farm Arena/Levy Restaurants in Atlanta. This role demands leadership at the bar, ensuring inventory, setup, and event readiness while upholding high service standards.

You may operate a single bar or oversee multiple locations during events. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of bar experience in a fast-paced setting, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with high-profile guests while maintaining

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in a restaurant bar, especially fast-paced environments.
• Outgoing personality with guest-service focus.
• Understand drink menu and alcohol guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the bar; ensure fully stocked and event-ready setup.
• Train and support new bartenders; maintain high service standards.
• Adhere to liquor regulations and age verification guidelines.
• Take and process drink orders; prepare and present drinks per recipes.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization during shifts.

Skills

Bar setup

Interpersonal skills

Guest interaction

Stamina and mobility

Alcohol service policies

Education

1–3 years restaurant bar experience

Tools

Bartending knowledge

Job description

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Concessions Lead Bartender - State Farm Arena/Levy Restaurants

Pay Rate: $12.00 per hour + tips.

Schedule:Part time event-based schedule. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Must be able to work all Hawks home games.

Requirements:The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years' experience working in a restaurant bar, particulary working in a fast paced enviornment. The Bar Lead candidate should have an outgoing personalitiy and the ability to interact with high profile guests and remain professional and dedicated to providing exceptional experience. The Bar Lead should understand the drink menu and ensure alcohol guideliness are followed. The Bar Lead is in charge of executing bar set up and breakdown.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bar setup and breakdown, including stocking, inventory, and equipment care
• Ensure all bar equipment and stations are properly stocked, organized, and maintained throughout the shift.
• Proven bartending exerience in a fast-paced enviornment.
• Conflict resolutions and de-esclation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and create a welcoming atmospher for guests.
• Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Lift/move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Job Summary

Summary: The Concessions Lead Bartender oversees bar operations by opening and closing the bar, ensuring it is fully stocked, organized, and event‑ready. They train and support new bartenders while maintaining high service standards and adherence to alcohol service policies. During events, they may operate their own bar or assist multiple bar locations to ensure smooth, efficient service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Count the bar by verifying the amounts provided on the stand sheet.
• Sets up assigned bars; requisitions and stocks all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce.
• Maintains stock, prepares, cures and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality.
• Greets guests in a courteous, friendly manner.
• Takes and/or processes orders for drinks; mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes; practices prudent portion control.
• Checks guests at the bar for proper identification.
• Detects and acts upon guest inebriation as trained. Demonstrates knowledge of liquor laws.
• Attempt to limit problems/liability by taking steps such as encouraging customers to stop drinking or take safe methods of transportation from event.
• Complete Alcohol Incident Log whenever service is denied to a guest.
• Performs general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keeps work area clean and organized.
• Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in the bar area.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program