Lead Bartender

Join a Team That’s Anything But Ordinary

At High Spirits Hospitality, we don’t just host events—we create unforgettable experiences. What began in a garage as a small bartending business has evolved into a powerhouse of hospitality brands, including Liquid Catering, Events at Judson Mill, The 405, Bravo1 Protection, and High Spirits Events. With 40 full-time and over 100 part-time team members, we produce more than 1,000 events a year—and we’re just getting started.

We believe in delivering exceptional customer service and building a team culture that’s nothing short of REMARKABLE.

We are...

• Radically Inclusive
• Embracing Individuality
• Making Life Fun
• Active Learners
• Responsible Citizens
• Keepin' It Real
• Ahead of the Curve
• Bold
• Leading with Heart
• Exceeding Expectations Everyday

Our Lead Bartenders help turn a carefully planned event into a smooth, polished, unforgettable experience. Your primary duty is to provide leadership on events for Liquid Catering, our mobile bartending division. This role is ideal for someone who can take charge on event days, lead with confidence, solve problems quickly, and create a calm, welcoming environment for clients, guests, and teammates.

• Own off-site event leadership for assigned Liquid Catering shifts, including bar readiness, service flow, staff direction, and client experience.
• Own the guest and client experience in the room by leading with professionalism, urgency, and hospitality.
• Own staff direction on shift, including delegation, follow-through, coaching, and holding standards.
• Own guest safety, responsible alcohol service, and compliance with operational standards across venue spaces, bars, and event support areas.

• Lead assigned off-site event shifts from setup through breakdown, serving as the event captain and helping ensure the bar, staff, timeline, and guest experience stay on track.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, guests, vendors, and venue representatives during assigned shifts, responding calmly and professionally to changing needs, operational issues, and event concerns.
• Supervise bartenders and support staff on shift by giving direction, maintaining standards, and helping keep bar flow efficient, safe, and guest-focused.
• Ensure bar inventory, tools, ice, mixers, and supplies are loaded and event-ready before departure and accounted for after the event.
• Drive company vehicles to and from events as assigned, helping ensure bar equipment, supplies, and event materials arrive safely and on time.
• Pour beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages with speed, style, and accuracy, and prepare mixed cocktails according to company recipes and service standards.
• Monitor guests for safe alcohol consumption, s as needed, and tactfully handle intoxicated or inappropriate behavior in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Restock bar equipment, products, mixers, and glassware before, during, and after shifts, and maintain clean, organized, event-ready bar areas throughout service.
• Complete all setup, breakdown, cleaning, loading, unloading, and side work tasks as assigned, including bar packing, furniture movement, trash removal, dishwashing, and venue resets.
• Follow venue-specific rules and coordinate professionally with venue teams and event partners to keep service compliant and organized.
• Work some shifts in banquet or event support roles, including cocktail service, bar backing, bussing, greeting guests, and other hospitality support duties as needed.
• Balance cash and credit card transactions accurately, complete required digital recaps or records, and maintain a strong working knowledge of our full event offerings so you can support smooth execution and answer client…