Lead Bartender

Irving, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $23.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Flexible work environment

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in providing quality food services and integrated facilities management across diverse industries, including hospitality, healthcare, corporate environments, and education campuses. Established as an innovative company committed to enhancing quality of life, Sodexo offers clients and customers both excellent service and memorable experiences. The company operates worldwide with a focus on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive workplace where all employees can thrive and be recognized for their unique contributions. Sodexo prides itself on maintaining a culture that respects fairness, embraces diversity, and encourages employees to voice their ideas and opinions, fostering a healthy and productive work atmosphere.

The Lead Bartender position at Sodexo, located at the Airport Dimensions - Sapphire Lounge by The Club, offers a full-time opportunity with a competitive pay rate of $23.00 per hour. This role demands a passionate individual who excels in the art of mixology and customer service within upscale environments. The job involves crafting both classic cocktails and innovative beverages tailored to enhance the overall drinking and dining experience for patrons. The Lead Bartender will play a pivotal role in creating inviting atmospheres in various settings, including lounges, stadiums, corporate offices, hospitals, and campuses, which Sodexo serves. This versatile position requires flexibility with shifts and work availability, emphasizing dedication and readiness to meet the dynamic needs of clients.

The role extends beyond drink preparation to include maintaining an impeccably clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area. The Lead Bartender must ensure compliance with all food and beverage regulations, including age verification for alcohol purchases, promoting responsible service. Additionally, the Lead Bartender may be tasked with training and supervising other bar staff, demonstrating leadership qualities vital for smooth operations. Sodexo supports ongoing professional development and offers a flexible, supportive work environment conducive to balancing life’s important moments.

Sodexo’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, employee discount programs, and more. Some locations may provide additional site-specific benefits such as free meals during shifts, uniforms, safety equipment, and transportation allowances or parking support. With a commitment to equal employment opportunities and creating a better everyday for its employees and clients, Sodexo provides a fulfilling career path for those seeking growth and meaningful work in a respected multinational company. The Lead Bartender role is tailored for someone eager to bring creativity, leadership, and exceptional customer service to a thriving hospitality environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
2-3 years of related experience, with a focus in high end establishments or hospitality management experience preferred
Appropriate license, certification, or permit to bartend and or service food in the city and state in which the work will be performed, if applicable
Mixology certifications or training desirable

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
2-3 years of related experience, with a focus in high end establishments or hospitality management experience preferred
Appropriate license, certification, or permit to bartend and or service food in the city and state in which the work will be performed, if applicable
Mixology certifications or training desirable

Job Duties

Create classic and innovative cocktails, selecting the appropriate glassware, garnishing drinks and educating customers about the drink menu
Take orders and serve drinks either directly or indirectly through waitstaff, assessing customers' needs and preferences to make recommendations as needed
Maintain the bar area, ensuring it is neat, sanitary, and well-stocked, including stocking ice, beverages (beer, wine, liquor), slicing bar fruit, preparing specialty mixers, cleaning glassware, utensils and other bar necessities
Comply with all food and beverage regulations, ensuring the bar operates efficiently, including checking identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
Train and supervise employees as directed by onsite management
Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
Perform other duties as assigned, which may differ among accounts depending on business necessities and client requirements