Bartender

Company: Bear & The Butcher
Location: Lexington
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCompany OverviewCasual contemporary restaurant group, located in the heart of The Chevy Chase Neighborhood & Downtown; showcasing smoked meats, gastropub inspired shareables, house-made sausages and innovative entrees. Two full bars featuring craft beers, creative cocktails, bourbon and wine.

Job SummaryBartenders and Servers are the same position here. You will be responsible for making your guests cocktails, pouring beer and taking food orders. Lexington's craft beer culture and being surrounded by bourbon country has made it a go-to location for experiencing the best beer and bourbons in the country. Our bartenders should consider themselves a guide for our food, bourbon, cocktail and beer menus. Responsibilities:

• Greet guests at the bar or tables
• Always maintain a calm and courteous manner with guests and employees
• Communicate regularly with guests and respond promptly
• Know all available food and bar items including main ingredients
• Know current specials and promotions
• Build craft cocktails per the recipe provided
• Knowledge of basic cocktails and how to build them
• Knowledge of craft beers available and ability to describe and classify them
• Knowledge of bourbon and other liquors and ability to describe and sell to guests
• Ensure cleanliness of barware including tools and glassware
• Open and Close bar area
• Prep bar ingredients and garnish
• Change kegs
• Stock and rotate inventory
• Bus, Clean and Sanitize Tables and BarQualifications:
  • Current food handlers' certificate
  • Current alcohol safety training
  • Ability to carry at least 30 pounds and lift 15 pounds overhead
  • Ability to climb a step stool / ladder
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to react quickly to peak service times
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to go up and down flights of stairs throughout the shift
  • Must be a minimum of 20 years old to sell and distribute alcohol in Kentucky
  • Ability to multitask and organize
  • Ability to reach, bend, squat and lift while on the shiftBenefits:
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Critical Illness Insurance
    • Cancer Insurance*Available after 90 days*Complete our short application today!

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