Lead Bartender

Benefits: Employee discountsFlexible scheduleOpportunity for advancementTraining & development Lead Bartender Bungalow Kitchen | Tiburon, California Reports to: Beverage Manager > General Manager Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, plus tips | Full-time, non-exempt About the role Bungalow Kitchen is looking for a Lead Bartender who is a bartender first. You know your classics cold, you can read a guest and build them the right drink without a menu, and you take more pride in a regular's name than in a garnish. Tiburon is a small waterfront community. Our bar lives on the people who come back every week, and the person in this role is the reason they do. You will anchor the bar during live service, set the pace and tone for the bartenders and barbacks around you, and keep the well organized and the flow steady when the weekend rush and private events hit at the same time. Creativity matters and you'll have a hand in the cocktail menu, but hospitality and craft come before invention. Service and hospitality Deliver warm, knowledgeable, unhurried bar service that reflects Bungalow Kitchen's standards, even at full volumeRecognize and greet regulars by name, remember their preferences, and turn first-time guests into returning onesRecommend and build custom drinks to fit a guest's taste, occasion, or moodMaintain full command of the cocktail, wine, spirits, and beer programs, including seasonal changesAnticipate guest needs and resolve concerns on the spot, escalating to management when needed Leading the bar during service Run the bar alongside the manager on duty, managing pacing, ticket flow, and guest flow in real timeServe as the first point of contact for bartender and barback questions, section adjustments, and service callsSet the tone through composure, clear communication, and consistency under pressureCoach bartenders and barbacks in the moment on technique, speed, and service standardsKeep the bar, wells, and storage areas clean, stocked, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards Operations and program support Assist with inventory counts and communicate pars and levels to the Beverage ManagerTrack waste, breakage, spills, and comps and help maintain cost controlsIn charge of prep, batching, and mise en place so the team is ready before doors openContribute to new cocktail menus and seasonal changesParticipate in pre-shift meetings, tastings, and team training What we require Three or more years of bartending experience in a high-volume, fine-dining, or craft cocktail settingPrior experience as a lead, trainer, or head bartender preferredDeep working knowledge of classic and modern cocktails, spirits, and wine serviceA hospitality-first mindset and a proven ability to build a following of regularsOrganized, precise, and calm during peak weekend and event serviceCalifornia Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification and California Food Handler Card, or the ability to obtain both before your first shiftAbility to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 poundsAvailability to work nights, weekends, and holidays Work environment and expectations Polished, professional appearance in line with Bungalow Kitchen's uniform and grooming standards. Punctuality and reliability every shift. Authority without ego. Lead through example. Mindset "I set the pace and energy of the bar. I lead with presence and precision, I know my guests, and I keep the team aligned and the room delighted." Who we are Bungalow Kitchen is part of Clive Collective, a hospitality group operating restaurants and nightlife venues in Arizona and California. We build teams around people who take pride in the craft and treat every guest as a relationship, not a transaction. Clive Collective is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law, and we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.