Bartending, Beverages, Click Through Rate (CTR), Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Leadership, Legal, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Restaurant, Staff Training, Time Management
We are looking for an energetic, dependable, and experienced Bar Lead to join our team at the new CTR Food Works.
CTR Food Works is a community-focused food hall offering a vibrant mix of dining, hospitality, and event experiences in an energetic and welcoming environment in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Our Bar Leads play a key role in supporting daily bar operations, training staff, and helping maintain a fast-paced, organized, and guest-focused environment for both guests and team members.
Bar Lead Duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant guests.
- Interact with customers, take orders, and serve drinks in a timely and professional manner.
- Handle high-volume service while maintaining speed, accuracy, and consistency.
- Support smooth bar operations during busy shifts and peak service periods.
- Train new staff members, including bartenders & barbacks.
- Ensure all bar items are stocked, rotated, and replenished correctly.
- Communicate effectively with management and team members throughout service.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient bar environment.
- Help keep the team organized, productive, and positive during service.
- Check customers’ identification and confirm legal drinking age requirements.
- Restock beer, liquor, wine, mixers, garnishes, and bar supplies as needed.
- Stay guest-focused and help create an excellent overall experience.
- Follow all food safety, alcohol service, and beverage regulations.
- Support consistent drink quality and efficient ticket flow during high-volume service.
Bar Lead Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of proven bartending experience in a high-volume bar, restaurant, food hall, or hospitality setting.
- Previous Bar Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of standard cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team support skills.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to safely lift and maneuver trays, kegs, and containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Stamina to work up to 40 hours per week.
- Ability to create a welcoming environment that keeps guests coming back.
- Must provide 3 references.
Must-Have Skills:
- Positive attitude.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Proactive mindset.
- Ability to stay organized under pressure.
- Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
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Chattahoochee Food Works