Lead Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Job Summary

You will oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality service, efficient staff management, and adherence to food and beverage standards. They manage inventory, coordinate with vendors, and ensure a positive guest experience while maintaining profitability and compliance with health regulations.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Act as liaison between bar team and management
• Open and close the bar, ensuring all procedures are followed
• Verify nightly tips and staff hours for accuracy
• Maintain accurate inventory, perform counts, and manage ordering
• Complete checks and balances on cash / receipts
• Input bar schedules and coordinate coverage needs
• Track costing and assist with reporting
• Attend manager meetings and provide bar team updates
• Prepare weekly / monthly manager reports
• Contribute to cocktail creation and seasonal menu updates
• Oversee general bar organization, labeling, and cleanliness standards
• Provide leadership during shifts while bartending and mentoring team members

Positions Highlights

What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

Your success with us requires these qualifications :

Minimum 2 years of high-volume restaurant or bar management experience

Demonstrates excellent leadership skills and sound business ethics.

Great oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Must be self-motivated and guest focused.

Excellent organizational / time management skills.

Results driven and able to meet deadlines.

Familiar with touch screen POS systems including backend reports.

Well versed in Inventory management and troubleshooting including food and beverage.

Food safe certification and responsible alcohol training.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Work Location : In person

Working Conditions : Days and hours will vary dependent on scheduled events.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly required to stand for a prolonged period, reach, bend and lift heavy objects. The noise and activity level in the work environment is typically high. You may be required to carry glassware, alcohol, cases of beer, etc. and use knives and other kitchen tools.

Standing for Long Periods : Bartenders are usually on their feet for most, if not all, of their shifts, which can last several hours.

Lifting and Carrying : Bartenders need to lift and carry heavy items such as kegs, boxes of liquor, beer cases, or ice buckets, which can weigh 20-50 pounds or more.

Manual Dexterity and Coordination : Bartending requires precision in handling bottles, glasses, and tools. Fast, coordinated movements are essential for mixing drinks, pouring accurately, and working efficiently.

Stamina and Endurance : The role can be physically taxing, with long shifts that may extend late into the night, requiring the bartender to remain energetic and focused.

Repetitive Motions : Bartenders frequently repeat actions like shaking cocktails, opening bottles, and using bar tools, which can lead to strain over time.

Good Vision and Hearing : Clear vision is necessary for reading labels, preparing drinks, and observing customers. Good hearing helps bartenders understand orders in noisy environments.

Balance and Agility : Bartenders often work in fast-paced environments, where they need to move quickly and carefully, avoiding spills or accidents.

Basic Physical Strength : Being able to handle the physical aspects of cleaning the bar, stocking supplies, and handling waste or broken items is crucial.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.