What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Bartender position at Burger Theory?
LTD Hospitality Group is seeking highly motivated, strategic leaders with expertise in effective and efficient restaurant operations. Our ideal candidates should exude a passion for the hospitality industry that will attract and inspire associates to cultivate an exceptional guest experience. If you are looking for an exciting career with unlimited opportunities to thrive within LTD’s growing portfolio of properties, we have an immediate opening for you to join our team as the Lead Bartender.
As lead bartender, you will be an exceptional customer service representative, responsible for exceeding the customer expectations by providing them with friendly, prompt and attentive service tailored to the customer’s preference. The lead bartender will efficiently craft every drink to perfection and serve customers responsibly. The lead bartender will be required to have an extensive knowledge of our food and drink menu and be able to recommend, sell and reinforce the customers’ orders - ALWAYS with a SMILE.
The lead bartender is committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares drinks with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs with further direction from Management.
- Assist Burger Theory Management with creating beverage services that focus on revenue growth, controlling costs, protecting and increasing profitability, service standards and quality levels for the food and beverage department.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and professional delivery of all items ordered.
- Work with management in the selection, training, retraining, and coaching of staff in alignment with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, health and safety.
- Assist with directing, controlling and planning activities at the bar.
- Assist in ensuring all bar equipment is in good working order.
- Act as Manager on Duty as needed.
- Assist with scheduling and receive beverage deliveries. Verify shipment contents to ensure product quality and quantity.
- Assist with monthly liquor inventories.
- Coordinate with Burger Theory General Manager on beverage related marketing & promotional events with the bartenders.
- Assist with training and monitoring ticket times and other bar standards.
- Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control costs.
- Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Minimum 2 years bartending experience required
- Must be food safety certified with alcohol service training knowledge. Must have a thorough knowledge of accepted sanitation practices and standards.
- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand the primary language used in the workplace to communicate with guests and employees.
- Must be able to work flexible hours from open to close and include and weekends and holidays.
LTD Hospitality Group has taken pride in superior hotel development and management for more than 30 years and is a recognized leader managing top-performing brands under Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt and InterContinental Hotel Group flags.
LTD’s core values focus on people, relationships and opportunities. The LTD culture was established by the founding partners and to this day continues to guide the successful performance and profitability of our hotels, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness.
The greatest key to our success is our people. Our diverse team of associates is responsible for creating a distinctive experience that keeps our customers coming back. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are committed to investing in them. We provide comprehensive training, as well as career advancement opportunities for all of our associates. We also offer competitive benefits to ensure that a career at LTD is satisfying and rewarding in all aspects.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 (k) with company match
- Voluntary Short Term
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Hotel Discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Training and Development Opportunities and Much More!
For more information about joining the LTD family, please visit www.ltdhospitality.com . We look forward to hearing from you!