Lead Bartender

Lead Bartender Hop Haus Lounge Southington, CT Job Details Full-time $12•$14 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid training 401(k) Employee discount Qualifications Vendor relationship building Inventory management TIPS Bar management Mixology ServSafe Alcohol Certification Beverage preparation

Full Job Description Company Overview Job Scope:

Lead Bartender Position Title:

Lead Bartender Reports To:

Bar Manager•

Southington Department:

Beverage & Bar Operations Employment Classification:

Hourly•

Leadership Role Locations:

Southington Summary Lead Bartender, this role recognizes your outstanding contributions to the bar program and entrusts you with expanded responsibilities at Hop Haus Southington. This is a leadership position that combines hands-on bartending with elevated strategic, operational, and creative duties in support of our evolving beverage program onsite and off. Working with local breweries and distillers to build and facilitate start to finish offsite and in-house events, tastings and dinners in calibration with our chef. Job Scope & Responsibilities Your role will be divided into two major functions: A. Bartending Responsibilities (~25-30 hours/week) You will continue to lead from behind the bar by providing high-quality service during scheduled shifts, B. Mixologist Leadership Responsibilities (~10-15 hours/week) You are responsible for: 1. Beverage Program Development Design and implement seasonal cocktail menus (4 per year) Develop and price weekly cocktail specials Maintain detailed recipe books with pour specs / COGS, and backed up on OneDrive 2. Inventory & Purchasing Review inventory with GMs; finalize and submit weekly liquor orders Maintain supplier relations and monitor pricing trends Track beverage COGS to help meet financial targets Keep up with new trends and implement them ahead of our competition 4. Training & Staff Development Train bartenders on new menus, recipes, techniques, and service expectations Maintain and update training materials (manuals, visual guides) Facilitate regular staff tastings and performance check-ins 5. Compliance & Cleanliness Enforce all local/state alcohol service laws Maintain a clean and compliant bar area Monitor responsible alcohol service and assist in conflict resolution Construct and use an opening and closing checklist 6. Marketing & Communication Collaborate with marketing on promotions, campaigns, and social content online and inhouse with signage and promotional material Provide detailed descriptions, names, and imagery for cocktail marketing Promote new items and events internally and to guests

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$12.00•$14.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid training

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Application Question(s): What is your approach to leading and managing a bar team? Please share a specific example of how you've trained or mentored bartenders to improve consistency, speed, or guest experience. What are your expectations for bar staff under your leadership? Describe how you've developed a cocktail menu that is both creative and cost-effective. Include how you factor in pour cost, seasonality, and profitability when crafting new drinks. Bonus if you've implemented inventory systems or vendor strategies. You're asked to create a signature cocktail using gin, one house-made element, and no citrus. What would you make, and why? (We're curious about your flavor thinking and creativity under a constraint.) In your opinion, what separates a great bar program from an average one? What elements do you prioritize when building a program from scratch or improving an existing one? Tell us a little about yourself and why you enjoy being in a managing position helping others to grow. What's your style of leadership. What are some skills you have learned that will help with assisting in Bar training of your staff and scheduling. We are looking for a team player and someone willing to grow with the Hop Haus brand. In your own words, what makes you the person right for the job as lead bartender and what are your future goals within the company.

Experience:

Lead Bartender:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Southington, CT 06489 (Required)

Work Location:

In person