Lead Bartender

We are looking for a Lead Bartender to join our team!

Are you passionate about mixology, customer service, and have a flair for dynamic leadership? This is the perfect job for you! 

Job Description

As the Lead Bartender, you have the authority to exceed guest expectations by creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that coincides with our “we’ve been expecting you” sense of arrival for our guests. We are seeking a seasoned professional with a passion for crafting exquisite beverages, a commitment to unparalleled service, and the ability to inspire and lead a team of talented bartenders. We commit to giving you the training, tools, support, and feedback required to be successful; achieving excellence is up to you.

Our Perks

• We offer top of the line wages.
• Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Focuses

• Collaboration: Works in partnership with the Restaurant Manager to execute the smooth and flawless operation of the Bar and Restaurant.
• Mixology Mastery: Showcases expertise by creating and innovating premium cocktails, setting the standard for excellence in beverage service.
• Leadership: Leads and inspires a team of bartenders, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure a cohesive and high-performing beverage department.
• Guest Experience: Ensures an extraordinary guest experience by delivering personalized and attentive service, anticipating needs, and exceeding expectations.
• Menu Development: Collaborates with the culinary team to curate and update an enticing beverage menu that complements the hotel's upscale dining experience.
• Operational Excellence: Oversees the daily operations of the bar, including inventory management, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Training and Development: Conducts regular training sessions for bartending staff to enhance their skills, product knowledge, and customer service abilities.
• POS System: Ensure all bartender checks are closed and guest billing is accurate.

Experience/Passions/Education

• Minimum of two years of bartending experience in an upscale establishment.
• Have a valid ProServe certification.
• Knowledge of local alcohol laws and regulations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of wines, spirits, and mixed drinks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment without sacrificing quality.

Working Conditions

This position may work dayshift, afternoon, or evening shift any day of the week or weekend with long days to meet periodic upturns in business demands or meet deadlines.  This position is set in a fast-paced and, at times, high-pressure environment that requires continuous physical movement, the ability to lift up to 30 lbs., and the ability to manage multiple sequences and demands. There may be periods of independent work and changes in temperature from the back to the front of the house.

About Westin

At Westin, we understand each guest is unique; hence, we customize care and attention to create a personalized and distinctive experience. We believe in proactively meeting guest needs and not just reactively. We offer our guests countless opportunities to maintain their well being while restoring a sense of control so that they leave feeling better than when they arrived. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are willing to be a part of the most preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, empowering guests to enhance their well being when they need it most.