SP - Lead Bartender - Aspire

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Seasonal Full Time Big Sky, MT, US

3 days ago Requisition

Excellent Service is at the heart of what we do here at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. Our team knows our associates are our best asset, and we treat our associates as we do our members: with kindness, humility, and respect. Spanish Peaks is a private community situated on 3,500 acres nestled at 7,700 feet in stunning Big Sky, Montana. We are about 50 miles away from Bozeman, Belgrade, and West Yellowstone, MT.

As a Lead Bartender at the Aspire Restaurant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering top-notch dining experiences at Spanish Peaks. You will oversee daily operations in the bar area, mentor and train junior staff, and ensure that all service standards are met and exceeded. This position will require you to interact one-on-one with the members and guests, take their orders, make cocktails utilizing company service standards, and ensure guest satisfaction.

In addition to responsibilities in the restaurant, this position is also responsible for preparing, working, and resetting private and club events when necessary. This role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values. The Lead Bartender is the prime example of what is expected from a bartender at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club.

Job duties include, although are not limited to:

• Consistently follow Food & Beverage sequence of service utilizing all proper procedures standardized by club managers and chefs
• Maintain and control secure storage for supplies
• Assist in ordering supplies and alcohol by maintaining par levels at the direction of the Manager
• Adhere to all training guidelines for all new/rehired associates
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementation of all new drink menus and cocktail recipes
• Exhibit proper knowledge, selling techniques and service delivery of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and any menu items offered while maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the bar
• Anticipate the members’ and guests’ needs and responding appropriately with a sense of urgency
• Responsible for banquet bar setup, replenishment, and breakdown when needed
• Work closely with event manager, restaurant manager, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth event execution.
• Clean and reset event spaces at the conclusion of the event
• Cleaning all spills, and broken glassware/dishes immediately, using floor signs when necessary
• Clean all equipment, tools, and supplies and maintain equipment in good working order while following all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, department and County health department.
• Work as a team and effectively communicate with management, bartenders and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by members, guests and/or other Associates
• Ability to multi-task between tending to members at the bar and making drinks for the service team
• Maintain awareness of daily, weekly, and monthly sales trends
• Assist in training team to up sell both alcoholic beverages and food
• Provide members and guests with a seamless luxury experience
• Assist F&B management in training and guiding all new and rehire bartending associates
• Enforce all State and Federal laws regarding liquor sales
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs.

• 5 years restaurant experience and/or 3-4 years’ experience bartending in a hotel, private club or similar restaurant establishment.
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