Lead Bartender
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants · Pacific Grove, CA · 1 wk ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
What You'll Do
- Communicate and delegate tasks to bar team
- Aid with off-property events, creating drink menus, and managing supply/product inventory
- Assist in training bar staff
- Greet and welcome guests, promptly serving drinks and food (if applicable)
- Pour drinks using standard specifications
- Receive and process orders in the POS system accurately
- Serve food and drinks to guests, fulfilling server orders
- Maintain cleanliness of the bar area and equipment
- Notify a manager if a guest is becoming intoxicated or rude to other guests
- Follow uniform and grooming specifications
- Cooperate with support crew and management
- Operate bar equipment
- Unpack deliveries and stock the bar
- Record accurate tip-out sheets
What You Bring
- 2 years of bartending experience, including at least 1 year as a trainer (preferred)
- Passion for crafting and personalizing guest experiences
- Excellent wine and spirits knowledge, strong communication and presentation skills
- Basic math skills for calculating bill amounts and handling credit cards and cash
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Knowledge of or ability to learn restaurant point of sale systems
- Restaurant inventory and invoicing software proficiency (may be required)
- Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications (if applicable)
- Flexible schedule, capable of working weekends, nights, and holidays as needed