Bartender

BARTENDER / SPIRITS SPECIALIST – BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY

Our Bardstown, Kentucky, Tasting Room is located in the heart of a small-town, hospitable, and spirited community with a specialty in bourbon.

The Spirits Specialist is an energetic and personable representative that conveys the brand history to guests and provides exceptional customer service for an incredible beverage experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Greet and serve bar and restaurant patrons by assessing needs and learning preferences to make recommendations on beverage selections both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
• Interact with guests by answering questions and providing historical information on the brands and industry
• Select and mix drink ingredients, garnish glasses, and serve specialty beverage blends to guests
• Assist in the planning of the bar menu and any order needs
• Maintain an organized bar space by restocking and replenishing bar inventory and supplies
• Verify age requirements for alcoholic beverage purchases
• Complete guest transactions handling various payment methods
• Effectively communicate with guests and build rapport to provide an exceptional customer experience
• Resolve any guest complaints or objections in a professional manner

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 2 or more years of bartending experience within a craft cocktail environment
• Ability to legally serve alcohol and meet state requirements
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of beverage mixing tools and techniques and an eagerness to learn
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Technical savvy and ability to use a Point of Sale (POS) software
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work shift schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays

WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING HERE

• Opportunity to work with an innovative-driven spirits portfolio
• Ability to learn and be provided with an incredible amount of knowledge of spirits and industry trends
• Work in an organization with a culture of belonging and bringing your authentic self to work

ABOUT US

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Grain and Barrel Spirits is an innovation-driven global spirits portfolio that develops and scales authentic brands – connecting the best artisans with markets and consumers around the world. Our brands include Chicken Cock Whiskey, Dixie Spirits, High Goal, Elvis Whiskey, Tequila Eterno Verano, and See the Elephant Amaro.

We are a small team of experienced spirits industry professionals who are passionate, friendly, and charismatic. As a small team we are looking for doers who bring a positive attitude and seek out challenges – problem solvers. This is a team where you will be able to have an immediate impact. Working in the spirits industry is innately fun and our team knows how to celebrate success.

We're looking for candidates that will possess our Core Values, which include (1) sharing brand love and passion for spirits, (2) foster a growth mindset for continuous improvement, (3) thrive through collaboration, (4) work with humility, confidence, and professionalism and (5) embody entrepreneurial drive, motivation and hustle.

If this sounds like an environment where you would like to grow as a professional and contribute to the team and the company’s growth, then we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person