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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head Bartender to lead our bar team and ensure the highest standards of beverage service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mixology, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of customer service. As the Head Bartender, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the bar, training and supervising bartenders, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
You will play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, while also driving beverage sales and maintaining cost controls. Your creativity in developing new cocktails and your ability to inspire and motivate your team will be essential to the success of our bar. You should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle pressure with grace, and maintain a positive attitude at all times.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the restaurant manager and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service and a cohesive guest experience. You will also be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization behind the bar, handling customer complaints professionally, and ensuring that all beverages are prepared to the highest quality standards.
If you are a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in bartending and team leadership, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our bar team and contribute to the success of our establishment.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Supervise and train bartending staff
- Create and update cocktail menus
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Manage bar inventory and place orders as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area
- Provide excellent customer service and resolve complaints
- Monitor and control beverage costs
- Collaborate with management and kitchen staff
- Ensure consistent quality of all drinks served
- Promote a positive and professional work environment
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a bartender, with leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of mixology and beverage trends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a team and delegate tasks effectively
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Familiarity with POS systems and inventory software
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS or equivalent)
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of bartending experience do you have?
- Have you previously managed a team of bartenders?
- Can you provide examples of cocktails you have created?
- How do you handle customer complaints at the bar?
- What steps do you take to ensure responsible alcohol service?
- How do you manage inventory and control costs?
- Are you available to work nights, weekends, and holidays?
- What is your approach to training new bartenders?
- How do you stay updated on beverage trends?
- Describe a time you resolved a conflict among staff.
