Bartender

**Job Title: Bartender**

**Location: Brix 27 Restaurant**

**Overview:**

Brix 27, an upscale and vibrant restaurant known for its exceptional culinary experiences and unique specialty wine machines, is seeking a dynamic and skilled Lead Bartender to join our team. As the Lead Bartender, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our guests' overall dining experience by crafting exceptional beverages, managing the bar team, and showcasing your expertise in handling specialty wine machines.

**Responsibilities:**

1. **Beverage Crafting:**

- Create and serve a diverse range of high-quality beverages, including cocktails, wines, and other specialty drinks.

- Utilize and showcase expertise in operating and maintaining specialty wine machines to ensure optimal performance.

2. **Leadership and Team Management:**

- Lead and inspire a team of pairing specialists, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment.

- Conduct regular training sessions to ensure the team is knowledgeable about the beverage menu, specialty wine offerings, and service standards.

3. **Customer Service:**

- Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, providing recommendations and ensuring a memorable dining experience.

- Handle customer inquiries and feedback with grace and efficiency.

4. **Inventory Management:**

- Manage and control the inventory of beverages, including wines, spirits, and other bar supplies.

- Collaborate with the management team to optimize stock levels and minimize wastage.

5. **Quality Control:**

- Uphold and enforce high standards of beverage quality and presentation.

- Regularly inspect and clean equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

6. **Menu Development:**

- Collaborate with the management team to contribute ideas for evolving the beverage menu, keeping it current, innovative, and aligned with customer preferences.

7. **Collaboration:**

- Work closely with kitchen staff and servers to ensure seamless communication and collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.

**Qualifications:**

- Proven experience as a Bartender in an upscale dining or hospitality environment.

- Strong knowledge of mixology, wines, and specialty beverage trends.

- Experience with specialty wine machines is a significant advantage.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high-pressure situations.

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

- Attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

If you are a passionate and experienced bartender with a flair for leadership and a love for creating unforgettable beverage experiences, we invite you to apply for the position of Lead Bartender at Brix 27. Join our team and be part of an exciting culinary journey in a dynamic and innovative restaurant setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $600.00 - $1,200.00 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

• Martinsburg, WV 25401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Martinsburg, WV 25401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $600 - $1,200