Lead Bartender — Upscale Hotel Bar & Lounge

LEFT LANE Hospitality Group, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Complimentary team meals

Two-night hotel stay for staff

Job summary

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking an experienced Bar Lead to join The Green Room, the hotel’s lobby bar. This hands-on bartending role carries leadership responsibilities, serving as shift lead when the Bar Supervisor is away and guiding the bar team to deliver polished, personalized service.

The ideal candidate will blend exceptional bartending skills with a calm, decisive leadership style, ensuring beverage quality, guest satisfaction and smooth operations from opening through closing.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience in an upscale, luxury, craft cocktail or high-volume full-service environment.
• Natural leadership presence with the ability to provide direction and hold standards without losing a team-first approach.
• Confident decision-maker who remains composed during busy or challenging service periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver polished, engaging bar service while serving as a visible example of The Green Room and Hotel Bardo service standards.
• Serve as the designated shift leader when the Bar Supervisor is not present, helping maintain service standards, organization and accountability throughout the shift.
• Support bartenders and barbacks during service, directing priorities and stepping in wherever needed to keep service flowing.
• Anticipate guest preferences and personalize the experience through thoughtful, intuitive hospitality.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages with precision, efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure proper bar setup, cleanliness, stocking, glassware, garnishes and overall presentation throughout service.
• Maintain consistency in beverage preparation, presentation, pacing and responsible alcohol service.
• Address guest concerns with confidence and good judgment, resolving issues when appropriate and involving leadership when necessary.
• Communicate important shift updates, operational concerns, guest feedback and team needs to the Bar Supervisor and Food & Beverage leadership.
• Help reinforce beverage knowledge, service expectations and proper procedures with the bar team.
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities and help ensure The Green Room is prepared for the next service.

Skills

Bartending

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking an experienced Bar Lead to join The Green Room, the hotel’s lobby bar. This hands-on bartending role carries leadership responsibilities, serving as shift lead when the Bar Supervisor is away and guiding the bar team to deliver polished, personalized service.

The ideal candidate will blend exceptional bartending skills with a calm, decisive leadership style, ensuring beverage quality, guest satisfaction and smooth operations from opening through closing.