Lead Bartender

You’re an experienced bartender who knows more than just how to craft a delicious drink. You also have prior work managing logistics including inventory and scheduling. You strive to make sure everything is running smoothly, and when you notice problems or areas for improvement, you take initiative and focus on creating actionable solutions. Importantly, you can train other bartenders to follow the same systems and uphold beverage standards for our guests.

Job Details:

  • Base pay of $20-$25/hr plus tips

  • Expected 20-30 hrs/week on site

  • Work schedule varies and may include working different shifts and holidays

  • Night and weekend work is a must

Critical Responsibilities:

  • Leadership:

    • Set the tone for the bar team in terms of quality control, professionalism, and cleanliness

    • Constructively critique bar staff to promote professional growth and a positive work environment

    • Collaborate with ownership on staffing schedules, hiring decisions (as asked), and menu development

  • Logistics:

    • Manage inventory for cocktail ingredients, food ingredients, and spirits including stock control and cost management

    • Set up POS systems for ease of use and efficiency

    • Develop SOPs for opening and closing shifts to maximize efficiency and cleanliness

  • Training:

    • Lead hands-on training to new bartenders to ensure standards are maintained across all bar staff

    • Provide semi-regular staff-wide trainings to discuss new techniques and service standards

    • Identify common areas where bartenders and other staff could improve and develop training plans accordingly

  • Guest Experience:

    • Ensure all guests feel welcome and taken care of by bar staff

    • Gently manage intoxicated guests, including identifying when to stop serving a guest

    • Collect and compile guest feedback and relay to ownership

  • Bartending:

    • Work multiple shifts per week alongside bar staff

    • Prep garnishes, cocktail ingredients, etc. as needed

    • Adhere to all local, state, and federal liquor laws

Qualifications (required):

  • Previous management experience in a bar and/or restaurant setting

  • Substantial previous experience as a bartender with a focus on cocktails

  • Extensive classic and contemporary cocktail knowledge

  • TIPS certified or equivalent

  • Must be able to work standing for multiple hours in a row

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs

Beneficial Skills and Experience (not required):

  • Knowledge of Korean food and beverages, especially soju

  • You have created multiple original cocktails and are not afraid to experiment

  • Food manager certification

  • Multilingual

Benefits:

  • Free bus and/or subway fare to and from work at NAMU

  • Leadership and growth opportunities into management roles

  • Mutual control over cocktail menu development with owners

  • Above-average pre-tip salary for the Boston market

  • Opportunities to produce new spirits and liqueurs

NAMU Distilling Co. is committed to creating a diverse professional work environment, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NAMU will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

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