Lead Bartender

About the role

The Lead Bartender serves as a role model for the bar staff, demonstrating expert proficiency in bartending and guest interactions. Engaging in both front and back-of-house tasks, the Lead Bartender oversees bar operations, cleanliness, staff training, and inventory management. The role requires advanced knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and craft cocktail construction.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down workstations, ensuring the bar is fully stocked daily.
• Produce house-made items, including syrups, garnishes, and batch cocktails.
• Contribute to improving F&B sales revenues by being knowledgeable about drinks and menu items.
• Accurately take and place orders, input them into the system, and prepare guest checks.
• Mentor and provide ongoing training and coaching to bartenders on drink recipes, techniques, and efficient prep management to ensure proper execution and adherence to standards.
• Oversee bartenders to ensure proper guest service standards and mentorship for skill advancement.
• Develop seasonal cocktails aligned with current trends and market demands.
• Stay informed about local distillery, winery, and brewery offerings.
• Must be aware of, and introduce, new technology and hospitality innovations that could improve the guest experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Bartender, with 2 years in a fine dining/luxury resort setting.
• Professional appearance, good character, ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Hospitality Certificate or Degree desirable
• Certifications: Wine (Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET), Cicerone, TIPS highly preferred
• Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Bartender, with 2 years in a fine dining/luxury resort setting.
• Professional appearance, good character, ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Hospitality Certificate or Degree desirable
• Certifications: Wine (Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET), Cicerone, TIPS highly preferred
• Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Skills

• Expert proficiency in bartending and guest interactions.
• Knowledgeable about drinks and menu items.
• Ability to mentor and train bar staff.
• Experience in developing seasonal cocktails.
• Awareness of local distillery, winery, and brewery offerings.
• Ability to introduce new technology and hospitality innovations.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development within the Auberge Collection.
• Work in a vibrant, historic environment with a focus on hospitality and culinary excellence.
• Access to local experiences such as sailing journeys, culinary classes, and more.
• Flexible scheduling with the option to work weekends and holidays.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate department needs, including weekends and holidays.

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

Vanderbilt Hotel LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Vanderbilt Hotel LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vanderbilt Hotel LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.