Lounge Bartender — Craft Drinks & Guest Experience

Avion Hospitality; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality in Lexington, KY is seeking a bartender responsible for preparing drinks, serving beverages and meals, and coordinating lounge/bar activities in accordance with state regulations.

The role requires 3–6 months related experience, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Candidates should maintain professional conduct and handle guest interactions with care.

Qualifications

• Three to six months related experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to present and express ideas clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Presents menu, answers questions and takes food and beverage orders from guests.
• Prepares drink orders including wine, liquor, and beer.
• Prepare appetizers and food items according to recipes and standards.
• Monitors seating in lounge/bar area ensuring all guests are served.
• Computes bill and accepts payment; tracks and balances sales receipts.
• Attempts to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as discontinuing alcohol service and notifying management of potential problem(s).
• Clean bars, work areas, and tables, as well as glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
• Maintains kitchen and lounge station by keeping area tidy; clean and stock kitchen and bar at the end of each shift.
• Plan, organize, and control the operations of the lounge/bar area.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Create drink recipes.
• Inventories liquor, food, supplies and equipment weekly. Order or requisition supplies as needed.
• Ensures all temp logs and waste logs are maintained daily.
• Receives, dates, and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Ensures tips are reported properly for tax processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Job description

Avion Hospitality in Lexington, KY is seeking a bartender responsible for preparing drinks, serving beverages and meals, and coordinating lounge/bar activities in accordance with state regulations.

The role requires 3–6 months related experience, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Candidates should maintain professional conduct and handle guest interactions with care.