Oversee bar operations by leading staff, ensuring customer service, and maintaining drink and service consistency.
Position Summary:Responsible for providing friendly, responsive service, creating unforgettable moments, providingan exceptional experience. The Lead Bartenders primary focus is to oversee the bar staff and make sure everyone is following our policies and procedures and steps of service. Working as a team to goabove and beyondexpectations.
Type: Hourly, Part-time/ Full-time
Pay scale: $18.75-$18.75/hr+ tips
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform opening and closing duties
Perform all duties of a bartender
Lead by example and keeping the bar clean, neat, and organized always,
Responsible for all aspects ofToast POSsystem
Execute all liquor orders, liquor inventory,andmiscellaneousbarsuppliesorders.
Ensure customer service and drink consistency (ex. napkins down, correct pour count)
Responsible for improving bar efficiency
Develop and train bartenders
Support and help implement corporate beverage programs
Coordinate with the General Manager on monthly liquor inventory
Check out other bartenders to ensure the nightly cleaning responsibilities are being done properly andToastcash-outs are correct
Assistand perform all duties assigned by the General Manager
Check in liquor orders and sign off invoices, notify General Manager of anydiscrepancies, delivery issues, wrong orders, or significant price changes
Give pour tests and keep records of results
Work with General Manager to planquarterly bar deep cleaningsand staff meetings
Critique and provide valuable leadership and informationregardingbartender mechanics and overall skills
Required License/ Qualifications:
Minimum of 2-years’ experience as a server
Knowledge of POS
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Skills and Attitudes:
Must be motivated, hardworking, and passionate.
Superior verbal skills are a MUST
Outgoing personality
Judgment and decision making
Organization skills
Multi-task oriented
Attention to detail
Self-motivated, positive attitude and willingness toget alongwith co-workers
Work Environment:
Exposure toextreme heat.
Exposure to working in sunlight
Comfortable working in a usually loud environment
The employee may be exposed to the risks associatedwithattemptingto resolve issues with difficult guests.
Work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends,nights,and/or holidays.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
San Diego County Food Handlers Card (must be turned in within30 daysof employment).
Anti-harassment and nondiscrimination 1-hour class.
RBS – Responsible Alcohol Service (must be turned in when training concludes)
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit,standor walk for up to 8 hours at a time.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds safely and properly.
Must be able to bend,stoopand climb.
Must be ableto push and pull
Venue
The concept behind Rustic Root is simple:We’recreating the kind of neighborhood place you caneat atevery week and never get tired of going back. Our menu features modern takes on honest American comfort food and regional favorites, prepared daily from scratch. The kind of approachable, delicious food that makes it easy for anyone to find a “gotta-try-that” dish.
We pair that with an atmosphere that is vibrant, stylish, and inviting. Hip enough for a nightout, butstill welcoming enough to be a family favorite. Then we mix in those little extras that keep our friends, family, and neighbors coming back. Beloved signature items and special services, along with touches of personality like festive decorations,special events, and menus for holidays year-round create the flair and personality that makes Rustic Root a neighborhood fixture.
ABOUT RMD Group
RMD Group was formed by three partners who had a passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences. For over a decade, RMD has been a driving force in the industry, creating some of San Diego’s most successful and exciting concepts including Rustic Root,Huntress, Lumi, Side Bar and FLUXX. In addition, the group works with a thriving portfolio of hospitality and lifestyleconcepts that includethat include Ballast Point Brewing and Canvas Café & Lounge at the Carte Hotel.RMD brings extensiveexpertisein all areas of consulting including design, development, and management, plus a talented team of industry leaders that continue to elevate guest and client experience in San Diego and beyond.
