Lead Bartender Alexander , AL

We are seeking an experienced, polished, and highly skilled Lead Bartender to overseebar operations and deliver an exceptional beverage experience in our fine dining environment. The ideal candidate is a passionate bartender withexperienced mixology skills and a commitment to elevated guest service. Thisrole combines hands-on bartending with management responsibilities, ensuring the bar program is consistently executed to the highest standard.

• Featured Cocktail Creation.
  
  Collaborate with management and culinary teams to create seasonal cocktailmenus and pairings.
• Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to guests seated at the bar and in the dining room.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of spirits, wine, beer, and mixology techniques.
• Educate guests on beverageselections and offer thoughtful recommendations.
• Lead daily bar operations,including setup, shift management, and closing procedures.
• Train, mentor, and guidebartenders and bar support staff.
• Ensure all beverages followrecipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist in overseeing bar inventory, ordering, and product rotation to minimize waste.
• Build and maintain vendorrelationships, source premium spirits and specialty ingredients.
• Maintain a cleanand organized bar environment in line with health and safety standards.

• 3+ years bartending experience
• Experience in upscale or fine dining environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classiccocktails, craft techniques, wine, and spirits.
• Excellent communication,leadership, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain grace under pressure in a high-volume, high-standard setting.