Desperados Bar Back at Goodfellas Pizzeria – Lexington, Kentucky

Desperados is seeking responsible, hard-working individuals with great attitudes to join our thriving team in the Distillery District. Excitement to learn new mixology techniques and broaden tequila & mezcal knowledge, and the ability to take direction are of utmost importance to our bartending team.

Responsibilities:

• Highest level of customer service for every guest including greeting/thanking guests, engagement with guests, and building rapport.
• Learn the names and orders of our regulars and provide recommendations to our walk-in guests through our craft cocktail menu with recommendations.
• Assist bartenders in preparing craft cocktails.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar, including washing glassware and restocking supplies.
• Ensure the bar is stocked, organized, and running smoothly in a high-volume environment.
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening
• Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles
• Serve alcohol responsibly in compliance with state regulations (must be of legal age to serve alcohol).
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Follow all health and sanitation practices, as well as all safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to open, and close the store and monitor guests and safe practices.
• Work late nights and weekends, ensuring the bar is ready for opening and closing.

Requirements:

• A strong commitment to ensuring an excellent experience for every guest.
• Dependable, hardworking, and committed to assisting the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.
• Ability to learn cash register software.
• Must comply with state laws regarding the legal service of alcohol.
• Weekend and late-night availability is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds following proper techniques preventing injury.
• Must be legal drinking age or older.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of mixology, barkeeping, or other related training preferred.
• Advanced bartending skills and abilities
• Minimum of one year related experience.