Bartender

The Role: The Master of Craft & Culture Are you a student of the craft with a passion for hospitality? At Lib’s Grill, our bartenders are the heartbeat of the restaurant. You are responsible for the guest experience at the bar top, managing high-top tables, and executing precision service bar tickets for the entire dining room. We are looking for high-energy professionals to join our founding team at our newest location. Our Culture: Team Service & Radical Candor We operate on a Team Service Mentality. This means we pool tips based on hourly contribution and practice "Unselfish Action" - you may be behind the bar one moment and supporting the cocktail floor the next. We value Radical Candor: we care personally about your growth and will challenge you directly to maintain our "to-spec" standards.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):

• Execute the "4 Keys to a Successful Bar Team": Practice these core tenets every shift to ensure a high-performing environment.
• Master the Specs: Every signature cocktail must be made to the exact Lib’s Grill BWL Recipe Guide. Consistency is our signature.
• Command the Service Bar: Provide quick, efficient, and accurate drink service for the dining room.
• Set Up for Success: Follow the Bar Binder opening procedures and the HotSchedules Garnish List to ensure the "Next Shift’s Success."
• Financial Integrity: Assist the MOD in server cash-outs (with required signatures) and manage bar guest reports with 100% accountability.
• The "Next Shift" Mentality: Complete all sidework, including restocking wine/liquor and deep-cleaning bar areas.

Why You’ll Love Lib’s Grill:

• Instant Pay: Access your pooled tips immediately after your shift via the Branch Card.
• Educational Outings: Participate in trips to local breweries and distilleries to deepen your product knowledge.
• Career Development: Utilize your Individual Development Plan (IDP) to track your progress and unlock leadership opportunities.
• Dining Benefits: Enjoy a 25% Employee Discount for you and your guests.
• Retirement Security: Automatic enrollment in MarylandSaves.

Requirements:

• Knowledge: Detailed understanding of Beer/Wine/Liquor (Technical assessment required).
• Availability: Must have flexible availability, including heavy weekend and evening shifts.
• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Physicality: Ability to stand for long shifts and lift/carry 10–55 lbs (kegs, ice, and glass racks).
• Reliability: Reliable transportation.
• Systems Buy-In: Willingness to participate in quarterly benchmark tests and daily pre-shift check-ins

"We are Building a Sustainable Restaurant by Putting People First! Create an environment that attracts and retains great people. A company that is involved in its community; that rewards team members creativity by sharing in the successes of the business. Making a tarnished industry wholesome again. Building guests from customers and associates from staff. To be good people serving good food to other good people."