Lead Bartender
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Five of Clubs The Longfellow Hotel
Portland Maine
Five of Clubs is the lively heart of The Longfellow Hotelan intimate lobby lounge inspired by historic literary salons and modern hospitality the afternoons and evenings it becomes a gathering place for conversation discovery and thoughtfully crafted drinks from classic cocktails and local beers to innovative zero-proof offerings.
The Longfellow is owned and operated byUncommon Hospitality a family-owned company rooted in Maine and committed to intentional growth meaningful community connections and exceptional guest experiences. Everything we do is guided by carefor our guests our teams and our craft.
We are seeking aLead Bartender to help steward the Five of Clubs experience and serve as a steady visible leader for both guests and staff. This role works closely with Food & Beverage leadership and collaborates across hotel and culinary teams to ensure consistency creativity and operational excellence.
What Youll Do
Lead bar operations during service setting the tone through hospitality professionalism and precision
Preserve and elevate the high-touch Longfellow guest experience
Coach train and support the bar team through service technique and guest interaction
Maintain consistency in cocktails classics presentation pacing and hospitality style
Create and execute seasonal cocktail menus quarterly aligned with the Five of Clubs brand
Oversee inventory ordering pars and monthly counts while minimizing waste and spoilage
Uphold cleanliness organization and opening/closing standards
Collaborate with hotel leadership culinary teams and front-of-house management
Assist with staff training on-boarding and scheduling
Ensure compliance with all health safety and licensing regulations
Craft & Sustainability Focus
Thoughtful use of premium spirits fortified wines and house components
Precision in balance technique and repeatability across all shifts
Clear documentation of specs prep and batching
Efficient use of citrus herbs and perishables
Up-cycling bar and kitchen byproducts into syrups tinctures and infusions
Responsible sourcing practices
Educating staff on sustainable techniques through daily practice
Who You Are
A calm confident leader who values consistency and collaboration
Deeply invested in hospitality not just cocktails
Organized detail-oriented and operationally minded
Comfortable acting as the primary point of contact for bar operations
Excited to mentor others and build a strong cohesive team
Inspired by quality ingredients intentional menus and meaningful guest connections
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $16 per hour tips
Longfellow employees enjoy:
Discounted hotel stays across New England
Individual coverage for health dental and vision insurance
Competitive PTO policy
Discounted meals at Twinflower Café and Five of Clubs
Generous parental leave
Flexible Spending Accounts (employer-sponsored healthcare benefit)
Dependent Care Accounts
Voluntary enrollment in the Uncommon Hospitality IRA plan
Access to career development and advancement courses
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Longfellow Hotel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex disability gender identity or expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Time Management
- Aloha POS
- Hospitality Experience
- Bartending
- Basic Math
- Guest Relations Experience
- POS
- Serving Experience
- Upselling
- Computer Literacy
- Cash Handling
About Company
Job Overview: The Longfellow Hotel, a 48-room luxury boutique hotel, café, and spa, is seeking a team of driven and empathetic Guest Service Agents. Opening Ma...
