Lead Bartender
Job Location:
Greenville, NC - USA
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Job Summary
About Us
Join a Team Thats Anything But Ordinary
We believe in delivering exceptional customer service and building a team culture thats nothing short of REMARKABLE.
Our Values:
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.
What Youll Own
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.
Key Responsibilities
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 ID guests 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 questions with confidence.
Professional Standards & Company Expectations
Take ownership of assigned work follow through on commitments and communicate proactively when support or clarification is needed.
Represent High Spirits Hospitality with professionalism and reflect our brand values in your work communication decision-making and service to others.
Communicate quickly and professionally with clients guests teammates vendors and partners.
Handle client vendor and employee concerns with professionalism sound judgment and timely escalation when needed.
Support a positive inclusive and accountable work environment that aligns with our company culture and standards.
Be dependable solutions-focused and adaptable as business needs priorities and event conditions change.
Use company technology communication platforms and digital systems consistently accurately and responsibly to complete your work and stay informed.
Submit digital documents reports checklists receipts and other required records accurately and on time.
Attend required company meetings trainings and check-ins as scheduled and come prepared to actively participate.
Stay well-versed in company offerings policies safety standards and service expectations and follow updates as they are communicated.
Handle company client and employee information with professionalism discretion and appropriate confidentiality.
Follow all applicable laws licensing requirements and company procedures related to your work including safety sanitation alcohol service and workplace conduct standards.
Use company property equipment and workspaces responsibly and help maintain them in clean organized working condition.
Maintain a professional appearance and present yourself in a way that reflects our hospitality standards and brand.
Perform other duties and support additional shifts or assignments as needed based on business needs.
Success in This Role Looks Like
Events are executed correctly with strong attention to detail.
Clients and guests feel supported welcomed and cared for throughout the event.
Staff receive clear direction and the event team stays focused productive and professional.
Issues are addressed quickly calmly and in alignment with company standards.
Recaps inventory notes and cash handling responsibilities are completed accurately and on time when assigned.
Typical Schedule
This is an event-based role with both part-time and full-time opportunities. Part-time team members are typically expected to work 48 evening or weekend shifts per month. Full-time team members usually work 815 event shifts per month in addition to 23 weekday shifts supporting non-event duties. Because event schedules vary from week to week flexibility is essential. There is some seasonality to the position with our high season being March-May and September-December.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a non-exempt position that pays $17-$22 an hour depending on the shift and assignment.
Eligible to receive tips for certain shifts or assignments.
Eligible to participate in our Employee Referral Bonus programs. More FREE money!
Weekly pay
Were looking for someone with the experience drive and heart to thrive in a fast-paced people-centered role. To be successful you should:
Have 2 years of bartending experience. Must be comfortable making basic cocktails.
Be comfortable supporting a variety of event duties including setup food service dishwashing cleanup and guest entry or access-support tasks when assigned.
Be willing to complete alcohol-related support duties in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Lead with respect and inclusivitywe proudly serve clients of all backgrounds identities beliefs and relationships and team members must be able to support all clients with professionalism and care.
Be dependable hardworking and comfortable in a fast-paced physically active work environment.
Be comfortable using smartphones or digital tools for schedules communication checklists and documentation.
Be able to communicate clearly and professionally in English to perform the essential functions of the role.
Have the flexibility to work frequent evenings weekends and some holidays based on event needs.
Be at least 21 years old due to alcohol service.
Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Must have reliable transportation not dependent on public bus systems.
Have a cell phone with voice text and data capabilities available for work use.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation including standing and walking for extended periods working in hot weather and frequently lifting moving or carrying up to 50 lbs.
Be able to successfully pass a background check consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the role.
Be able to successfully pass a drug screening consistent with applicable law and company policy.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a SC Alcohol Server Certificate.
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About Company
High Spirits Hospitality is the parent company to four brand companies including Liquid Catering, Events at Judson Mill, High Spirits Events, and High Spirits Overnight.
