Lead Bartender

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation, $15.00 per hour plus gratuities. 
• Career Advancement Opportunities
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Job Summary
 .    Scarlet Knife is seeking a lead bartender to join our team! Friendly, outgoing and engaging with creativity and passion for their craft.  The key person has the ability to provide outstanding customer service using their knowledge and skill to provide the guest with a memorable dining experience. In this role, you will be responsible for taking customer orders, making drink recommendations, keeping the bar area clean & inviting, creating a variety of traditional and creative cocktails. The ideal candidate is energetic, customer-service oriented, and is passionate about mixology.  Available to work weekends and weekdays.
    The lead bartender needs to be proficient in cocktail & menu creation, as well as a working knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. Possessing a background in training staff is welcomed, as well as rapport with liquor distributors and suppliers. The Lead Bartender needs the ability to understand and execute liquor cost and inventory. Leadership through understanding and example is paramount. 

Responsibilities 

• Take drink orders
• Confirm patrons are of legal drinking age and follow all state and federal laws for serving alcoholic beverages
• Collect payment and operate cash register
• Order, maintain, and restock inventory of bar supplies and ingredients
• Perform duties associated with opening and closing the bar, including cleaning and mopping

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or bartending is preferred
• Mixology or hospitality certification is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of alcoholic beverages and bar menu items 
• Legal age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment