Lead Bartender

Summary 

The lead bartender is a senior position in a bar or restaurant, responsible for overseeing the bar operations and leading a team of bartenders. The job description of a lead bartender may vary depending on the establishment, but here are some common responsibilities and qualifications: 

Responsibilities: 

• Creates the seasonal rotating cocktail menu with specialty drinks that complement the food menu.
• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff. 
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized. 
• Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles. 
•  Keeps bar supplied. 
•  Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs. 
• Collects money from customers for drinks prepared and served. 
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive. 
• Submits orders or creates requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies. 

Qualifications for a lead bartender typically include: 

•  Extensive bartending experience of at least three years, preferably in a supervisory or  lead role. (Willing to consider other applicants with other high level experience.) 
•  In-depth knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and drink  recipes. 
•  Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate a team. 
•  Excellent customer service and communication abilities. 
•  Organizational skills to manage inventory, orders, and scheduling. 
•  Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to bar operations. 
•  Proficiency in using POS systems and cash handling procedures. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Lead Bartender to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Lead Bartender is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The Lead Bartender is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The Lead Bartender must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

The duties of this position may change from time to time.  Omakase Restaurant Group reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Omakase Restaurant Group or its managers.  This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be all inclusive.