Head Bartender

2 years

Hospitality at Forgione is a team sport. It is essential that the entire team works closely together and is aligned on creating memorable experiences for everyone they encounter from guests, to fellow employees, to vendors, as well as the community. In this tight knit ecosystem, the Head Bartenders is responsible for supporting on weekly inventory counts, helping to design and develop new cocktails and assisting the other bartenders on making all of the beverages on a nightly basis, while creating memorable and hospitable guest experiences to not just people sitting at the bar but for all those that enter the bar. A full understanding of the origins, production, and styles of different spirits, wines, and beers, as well as an expansive knowledge of cocktail history are essential for bartending at Forgione. In addition, the Head Bartenders at Forgione must possess humble and effortless bar skills, have excellent customer service and innate hospitality genes with a thirst for knowledge and the ability to mentor others on the team.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in harmony with different personalities
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to think outside the box and create unique beverages
• Ability to multitask effectively
• A passion for food, wine, and service
• A strong sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain a tidy and organized station and bar
• Open to feedback and possess a desire to learn and grow
• Have long term goals in the service industry
• A team player with a competitive spirit
• Ability to connect with new guests and maintain greatest relationships with regulars
• A strong attention to detail
• Multiple years experience working in a high-caliber beverage program
• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wine, and beers

Additional Skills and Responsibilities:

• Assisting / leading inventories and ordering
• Recruitment , development and training of staff
• Participation in cocktail classes
• Opening and closing of the bar as outlined in the schedule

Compensation: Hourly ($16.50) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits

Teamwork

Collaboration

Mentoring

Creativity

Adaptability

Customer Relationship Management

Inventory Management

Leadership

Training and Development

Time Management

Attention to Cleanliness and Organization

Passion for Learning

Competitive Drive

Networking

Culinary Knowledge

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