What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Bartender position at SOFITEL?

Job Description

Company Description

Located in prestigious Rittenhouse Square, the AAA rated 4-diamond Sofitel – Philadelphia, boasts 306 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring Lanvin amenities, dream bedding and a luxurious atmosphere. We will be your personal culinary connoisseurs, offering our classic, French inspired menu, made from the freshest ingredients harvested directly from our rooftop garden. Enjoy our signature hand-crafted cocktails in Liberté Lounge, the “in-place” to gather and mingle for Philly’s finest clientele.

Our team of highly trained Ambassadors are at your service, ready to provide a magnifique and memorable experience. Joie de Vivre is in our DNA, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team!

Job Description

Rotate between working behind the bar and tailoring a bespoke cocktail experience on the floor in a high-volume prestigious cocktail environment
Work closely with Director of Food & Beverage and Liberte Manager on all aspects of beverage service and programming for Liberté Lounge
Adhere to Sofitel Philadelphia service standards including thorough knowledge and exemplification of LQA guidelines
Be the face of Liberté Lounge on certain promotional / media showcases
Train all new bartenders and barbacks on service standards and recipes
Ensure that all mise-en-place is consistently made each day
Maintain flexibility for schedule to cover gaps when needed and be present at peak volumes
Contribute to Menu creation and overall staff training including spreading knowledge of new products, spirits, wine, and technique
Maintain quality and consistency of the beverage program
Perform End-of-Month beverage inventory
Ensure cleanliness, health and safety protocols, and hold other bartenders and barbacks accountable
Commit to regular Admin / Prep days (as needed based on business volume)
Perform supervisory shifts on occasion
Perform other duties assigned by manager (i.e. Administrative duties, assisting in all aspects of the operation, etc.)

Admin Responsibilities :

To be completed either on a separate scheduled day or during slow periods behind the bar

Check prep stock for each week, prep syrups / infusions / batches

Inventory available glassware for bar and restock as needed

Weekly beverage requisition for liquor and beer order as per Par levels

Reconciliation of beer and wine between requisition and sales

Supervisor Shift Responsibilities :

Perform duties of floor supervisor in their absence such as : clearing tables, running food, greeting guests, addressing guest feedback, and end of night reporting, etc.

Hourly wage is to be adjusted to a Supervisory wage

Qualifications

Qualified candidate will be personable, articulate and have at least 2 year of previous bartending experience in an upscale, high end restaurant or 4 diamond hotel

Knowledge of Silverware is a plus, or two years’ experience with a comparable restaurant software system.

Candidate should have experience in opening and closing shifts, table service, wine service, knowledge of food and wine pairing, knowledge of high-end liquors and aperitifs and experience with a high end bar menu.

Qualified candidate will be pleasant, well spoken, gracious and willing to go above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment :

Be part of an influential team to guide the transformation of luxury, French hospitality.

We recognize and celebrate team and individual successes.

We are a brand influenced by French indulgence offering a genuine experience of art de vivre for both employees and guests.

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