Lead Bartender - Full Time - New Riff Distillery

New Riff is looking for an energetic, engaging, and passionate team member to join the FOH team for a full time position for  Lead Bartender Brand Ambassador for our newly renovated Aquifer Tasting Room. We are looking for a bartender who is dedicated to putting guests first, values teamwork, and possesses an insatiable curiosity.  If you have an excellent work ethic, a captivating personality, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team.

Hours of Operation (not including in and out times for opening/closing for staff)

Tuesday-Thursday-11-7pm
Friday, Saturday-11-8pm
Sunday-11-5 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating under a hospitality-first mindset, create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive experience for all guests and teammates
• Dedication to becoming a subject matter expert on everything New Riff, our products, and the industry as a whole.
• Commitment to showing up for our guests and for each other by being punctual, reliable, communicative, and present
• Standard operating procedures of opening and closing duties to set and reset the stage for service
• 5 day work week which includes 3 bartending shifts and 2 office days. 
• Prepare, serve, and engage with guests about our Whiskey Library, flights, and handcrafted cocktails
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Adhere to all responsible beverage service guidelines and laws.
• Assist Bar Supervisor with inventory management, restocking, and ordering supplies as needed and assisting in bar prep and cocktail development.
• Support Bar Supervisor in executing, maintaining and developing Standard Operating Procedures to set up the team for outstanding service
• Participate in distillery events, tours, and tastings as required on and offsite
• Manage communication for event inquiries for Tower Room requests
• In collaboration with the Hospitality Director and Bar Supervisor help to execute and manage internal events booked in the Aquifer, specifically in Tower Room
• Create and maintain shareable Event calendar
• Assist Bar Supervisor in Batched Cocktail Requests for Offsite Events 
• Assist  Communication and Events Manager with logistics for off site events including packing up materials, and event sheets. 
• Communication with Bar Supervisor and Hospitality Manager on needs, issues, and wins

COMPENSATION:  Starting Hourly $15 per hour plus tips during bar shifts

BENEFITS:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision (including 100% employer- paid family benefit), life insurance.
• 2 weeks paid vacation, flexible sick and personal days, 401K

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
“In compliance with the City of Newport, all bartenders must Register for Newport Bar ID*
(Include professional or technical certifications if applicable)

• Previous bartending experience, with a strong preference for those experienced in craft cocktails and/or bourbon-focused settings.
• Attention to detail - from food and beverage standards to cost, safety, facility cleanliness, and customer experience. (This is just scratching the surface)
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to stay focused under pressure. 
• Adaptability and flexibility. 
• Initiative to create better systems and communicate these updates
• Experience with cocktail creation, general knowledge of  spirits, and a keen interest in continuing to learn and evolve
• Must be 21 and up to apply

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position is typically working on the floor and often requires moving in a high-paced work environment, speaking loudly, and moving boxes that weigh 10-40 lbs

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Excellence: We relentlessly pursue excellence in every aspect of our service, from the smallest details to the grandest gestures. We strive always for a lasting bond and impression on all who walk through our doors. Treating all individuals with respect, dignity, and kindness.. 

Pride: Finding passion and pride in the way we show up every day. Presenting ourselves and making decisions that always protect and uphold the integrity of the brand and the hard work of all of our peers

Staying Curious: We constantly seek new ways to enhance the guest experience, finding innovative solutions to meet evolving needs. We consistently strive to find creative ways to engage, communicate with, and entertain our guests. 

Teamwork: Collaboration and a supportive environment are the cornerstones of our success. We understand that our team's well-being is paramount to the quality of service we provide. Creating a culture of communication and support.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
New Riff Distilling, founded in 2014, is an independently owned Kentucky Bourbon Distillery. We're a New Riff on an old tradition. We focus on Bourbon and Rye Whiskey as well as offering one of the most robust single-barrel programs in the industry. New Riff is located in Newport, KY, on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We're open for tours, tastings, experiences, and shopping. We are “respectfully different” from the Bourbon Distilleries that have come before us – offering a unique take on America's Spirit.  Learn more at newriffdistilling.com

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
 At New Riff Distilling diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. New Riff Distilling is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.

WORKING AT NEW RIFF:
New Riff cares as much for our people as we do for our whiskey; in fact, we think the two are mutually inclusive. We believe we can only reach our goals by Doing Things Right, by improving as best we can our little corner of the world, and uplifting the quality of life for all who work on it.