Lead Bartender - Equal Measure

Lead Bartender Expectations/Responsibilities

• Exemplify and work to elevate bar standards for service, hospitality and drink making
• Assume a leadership role in training the current staff and all future hires on Equal Measure bar steps of service
• Assume a mentorship role with the junior bar staff: bar apprentices and bar support
• Affiliate with monthly inventory
• Affiliate with produce and liquor ordering
• Perform specifically scheduled prep shifts
• Participate in EM social media initiatives
• Promote plaza-wide collaboration with the other ES Hospitality concepts; look for opportunities for cross-concept coordination of bar products and practices
• Support the private events program, encouraging productive collaboration between the private events and EM bar teams

Core Bartender Responsibilities

• Guide guest experiences from start to finish: taking guest orders, preparing beverages and serving food and drink while enthusiastically representing Equal Measure as well as the ES Hospitality brand
• Commit to learning and executing proper steps of service
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of EM food menus, wines by the glass and bottle, beer, and cocktails
• Maintain a clean and efficient bar space, keeping all beverage product, garnish, ice, glassware, etc. organized and clean behind the bar
• Help bus, maintain, and clean the bar during service, extending to the dining room as needed
• Assist with opening and closing bar duties taking part in daily pre-shift prep and post-shift side-work
• Seek to make meaningful connections with guests and develop initiatives to create repeat guests
• Communicate with management on guest experiences, both positive and negative and participate in guest recovery when necessary
• Responsibly serve alcohol, requesting IDs and making informed, smart decisions on when to serve guests

Metrics of Success

• Demonstrate diligence and technique in cleanliness, speed, and precision
• Possess a strong working knowledge of restaurant service, beverage, safety, and sanitation practices
• Commit to continuous development of food, wine, beer, spirits, and service knowledge
• Display a genuine warm and positive attitude even in stressful situations

Compensation and Benefits

• $10.00/hour + TIPS. Approx. $40-$60/hour
• Benefits available to full-time employees
• We offer health/dental/vision insurance, dining discounts, 401k and continuous development and learning opportunities.