Lead Bartender

Job Summary

We’re more than just a team – we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day. At Olympia Hospitality and The Inn by the Sea, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.

About the Role

The Lead Bartender is responsible for safely and efficiently providing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food, while ensuring complete guest satisfaction. Additionally, this position will assist the Bar Supervisor in training, coaching, delegating and overseeing duties of bar staff, and ensuring our guests are receiving a high level of customer service from all team members.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently providing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food
• Ensuring complete guest satisfaction
• Assisting the Bar Supervisor in training, coaching, delegating and overseeing duties of bar staff
• Ensuring guests receive a high level of customer service from all team members

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of previous bartending experience
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• TIPS certified and Allergy Awareness training helpful

Qualifications

• Leadership, problem-solving, and basic computer skills
• Able to share knowledge and teach others to perform tasks
• High level customer service
• Effective communication with guests and team members
• Able to follow instructions, learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure

Benefits

• Health Coverage That Works for You: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus, with FSA and HSA options, you can plan for your healthcare costs your way.
• Secure Your Future: With our 401K plan and discretionary yearly match, you can build the financial future you deserve.
• Paid Group Term Life Insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and the option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance.
• PTO Plan and 7 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. Earned wage access program also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a sober support network, along with our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace, to help you thrive personally and professionally.
• Exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team. Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!

Physical Demands

This is a very physically demanding job that requires extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting and kneeling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable eligible individuals to perform essential functions.

Company Information

We’re more than just a business—we’re a values-driven organization that believes in creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our core values guide everything we do, from how we interact with each other to how we serve our guests and community. Join us at Olympia Hospitality and take the next step toward a fulfilling, balanced, and supported career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.