Lead Bartender - 725

Company Description

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Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Venue Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist guests regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way
• Oversee the mixing of drinks and control the beverage stock as per guidelines
• Train bar team to have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Previous bartending experience required
• Excellent knowledge of all beverage products
• Previous point of sale system experience an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Strong creativity
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Demands

This position requires:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Required Education and Experience

• 2 Years previous bartending experience minimum
• Experience in cocktail menu creation

Additional Information

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.