SP - Lead Bartender - Aspire

LMLC OPERATIONS LLC; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Mountain Club is seeking a Lead Bartender for Aspire Restaurant in Big Sky, MT. You will oversee bar operations, train junior staff, and ensure top-tier service for members and guests.

Role requires interaction with guests, crafting cocktails per standards, and supporting private and club events when needed. Must maintain professionalism, teamwork, and luxury guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years restaurant experience and/or 3-4 years’ experience bartending in hotels/private clubs/similar establishments.
• Knowledge of wine, spirits, sake, beer, fortified wines, etc.
• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and ensure service standards are met.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Take orders, mix cocktails, and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and executing private and club events.
• Enforce state and federal liquor laws and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Spirits knowledge

Excellent service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

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Seasonal Full Time Big Sky, MT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3339

SUMMARY

Excellent Service is at the heart of what we do here at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. Our team knows our associates are our best asset, and we treat our associates as we do our members: with kindness, humility, and respect. Spanish Peaks is a private community situated on 3,500 acres nestled at 7,700 feet in stunning Big Sky, Montana. We are about 50 miles away from Bozeman, Belgrade, and West Yellowstone, MT.

As a Lead Bartender at the Aspire Restaurant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering top-notch dining experiences at Spanish Peaks. You will oversee daily operations in the bar area, mentor and train junior staff, and ensure that all service standards are met and exceeded. This position will require you to interact one-on-one with the members and guests, take their orders, make cocktails utilizing company service standards, and ensure guest satisfaction. In addition to responsibilities in the restaurant, this position is also responsible for preparing, working, and resetting private and club events when necessary. This role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values. The Lead Bartender is the prime example of what is expected from a bartender at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties include, although are not limited to:

• Consistently follow Food & Beverage sequence of service utilizing all proper procedures standardized by club managers and chefs
• Maintain and control secure storage for supplies
• Assist in ordering supplies and alcohol by maintaining par levels at the direction of the Manager
• Adhere to all training guidelines for all new/rehired associates
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementation of all new drink menus and cocktail recipes
• Exhibit proper knowledge, selling techniques and service delivery of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and any menu items offered while maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the bar
• Anticipate the members’ and guests’ needs and responding appropriately with a sense of urgency
• Responsible for banquet bar setup, replenishment, and breakdown when needed
• Work closely with event manager, restaurant manager, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth event execution.
• Clean and reset event spaces at the conclusion of the event
• Cleaning all spills, and broken glassware/dishes immediately, using floor signs when necessary
• Clean all equipment, tools, and supplies and maintain equipment in good working order while following all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, department and County health department.
• Work as a team and effectively communicate with management, bartenders and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by members, guests and/or other Associates
• Ability to multi-task between tending to members at the bar and making drinks for the service team
• Maintain awareness of daily, weekly, and monthly sales trends
• Assist in training team to up sell both alcoholic beverages and food
• Provide members and guests with a seamless luxury experience
• Assist F&B management in training and guiding all new and rehire bartending associates
• Enforce all State and Federal laws regarding liquor sales
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years restaurant experience and/or 3-4 years’ experience bartending in a hotel, private club or similar restaurant establishment.
• Must have knowledge of wine, spirits, Sake, beer, fortified wines, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude are required
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to multi-task is required
• Always being positive, showing enthusiasm, being humble, being thankful, and being respectful to all team members.
• Ability to follow directions well, make quick decisions, and keep organized while under pressure
• Ability to read and write in English proficiently as well as having basic math skills and the ability to use a calculator.
• Must be punctual and have regular and reliable attendance.
• Must have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, polite, energetic and a willing learner
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be 18 years of age to serve alcohol

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most work shifts and tasks are performed indoors but may have some tasks and/or shifts assigned outdoors. Indoor temperature is moderate and controlled by the clubhouse environmental systems. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks. Requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 7 hours in length. Also, you must be physically able to walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time. Must be physically able to lift and carry heavy trays and equipment as well as delicate china and glassware, up to 50 lbs. Must be able to push and pull carts, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.