Speakeasy Bartender

Deploy; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy is seeking a Speakeasy Bartender to lead the bar team and deliver an immersive, high-end guest experience. You will craft prohibition-style cocktails, share deep product knowledge, and supervise daily operations from opening to closing.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in craft cocktail environments, strong leadership, and a solid track record in maintaining cleanliness, speed, and service etiquette while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional bartending experience, preferably in high-end craft cocktail bars or speakeasy concepts.
• Highly charismatic and self-motivated with ability to lead a team under pressure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of spirit categories, classic cocktail specs, mixology techniques, and flavor pairing.
• Proven ability to self-manage shift operations and take accountability for bar team output.

Responsibilities

• Craft and serve classic, prohibition-style, and bespoke cocktails with speed, precision and visual flair.
• Direct and mentor bar staff during opening, live service, and closing; enforce cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Manage prep work, inventory, waste, spoilage, and restock reporting; ensure sanitation and responsible service compliance.

Skills

Craft cocktails

Leadership

Guest experience

Self-management

Spirit knowledge

Certifications

Education

TIPS / ServSafe Alcohol certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Speakeasy Bartender is a charismatic, highly experienced craft mixologist who serves as the anchor of our speakeasy beverage experience. Responsible for delivering an immersive, high-end guest experience, this role requires exceptional self-management, extensive cocktail knowledge, and leadership capabilities to supervise, mentor, and take full operational responsibility for the bar team during shifts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Craft Mixology & Guest Experience

• Prepare and serve classic, prohibition-style, and custom bespoke craft cocktails with speed, precision, and visual flair.

• Provide an engaging, charismatic, and exclusive atmosphere suited for a high-end speakeasy concept.

• Engage guests with deep product knowledge regarding craft spirits, bitters, ice programs, and cocktail history.

2. Bar Team Leadership & Self-Management

• Take daily operational ownership of the bar team, directing barbacks and assistant bartenders during opening, live service, and closing.

• Self-manage workload, workflow, and time management effectively without constant direct supervision.

• Enforce high standards of bar cleanliness, organization, speed of service, and presentation.

• Train, mentor, and guide junior bar personnel on mixology techniques, recipe adherence, and service etiquette.

3. Inventory, Prep & Stock Operations

• Manage prep work including house-made syrups, infusions, fresh juices, and specialty garnishes prior to opening.

• Perform daily opening/closing inventory checks, monitor liquor waste/spoilage, and report restock needs to the Service Operations Manager.

• Ensure full compliance with sanitation standards, liquor laws, and responsible alcohol service protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of professional bartending experience, preferably in high-end craft cocktail bars or speakeasy concepts.

• Traits: Highly charismatic, personable, articulate, self-motivated, and capable of leading a team under pressure.

• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of spirit categories, classic cocktail specs, mixology techniques, and flavor pairing.

• Leadership: Proven ability to self-manage shift operations and take accountability for bar team output.

• Certifications: Mandatory local alcohol handler / TIPS / ServSafe Alcohol certification.