Lead Bartender

Wylie Dufresne's Stretch Pizza is looking for a bartender to join our team.
We have an 18-seat bar and 60-seat restaurant located on Park Avenue South and are open 6 days a week for lunch and dinner service.

We’re seeking a polished, hospitality-forward Lead Bartender to oversee and elevate our bar program. This role blends hands-on service with leadership, organization, and creativity. You’ll be responsible for maintaining exceptional guest experience, supporting beverage program execution, and acting as a culture carrier for the front-of-house team.

This is a working leadership position: you’ll be behind the bar during service while also owning systems, training, and standards that keep the program running smoothly.

Key ResponsibilitiesService & Guest Experience

• Deliver warm, knowledgeable, and efficient bar service during all shifts
• Create memorable guest interactions and build regulars
• Maintain a calm, professional presence during high-volume service
• Uphold service standards for speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and hospitality

Bar Program Execution

• Execute cocktails, wine, and beer service with consistency and precision
• Maintain recipe accuracy, specs, and proper technique
• Ensure garnishes, prep, and mise en place meet quality standards
• Support seasonal cocktail features and menu updates
• Contribute cocktail ideas and creative input; all new menu development reports directly to the General Manager and Chef

Leadership & Team Support

• Act as floor leader during shifts
• Train new bartenders on service standards, recipes, and systems
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to strengthen performance
• Lead by example in professionalism, accountability, and teamwork

Operations & Organization

• Own organization and cleanliness of the walk-in, liquor room, and all bar storage areas
• Oversee daily and weekly bar prep to ensure the team is fully prepared for service
• Maintain par levels and communicate inventory needs to the General Manager
• Assist with inventory counts and receiving of beverage product
• Open and/or close the restaurant depending on schedule and business needs
• Handle cash banks at the start of day and manage end-of-day cash handling procedures
• Ensure accuracy and accountability in all cash, drawer, and tip procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar, storage, and equipment
• Support and enforce opening/closing checklists and operational standards

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with management and kitchen leadership to ensure cohesive guest experience
• Contribute ideas to improve workflow, menus, and guest engagement
• Help foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years bartending experience in quality-focused restaurants or cocktail bars
• Prior leadership, trainer, or key-holder experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine
• Ability to work clean, organized, and efficiently in high-volume service
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills
• Food Handlers (or willingness to obtain)
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Guests choose to sit at the bar because of your hospitality and consistency
• Bar team feels supported, trained, and clear on expectations
• Beverage execution is consistent, clean, and on spec
• Prep is proactive, not reactive
• Management trusts you as a reliable extension of leadership

Why Work With Us

• Thoughtful, ingredient-driven food and beverage program
• Supportive leadership team with room for growth
• Opportunity to influence and help shape the bar program
• A fast-paced, professional environment that values craft and hospitality

Stretch Pizza is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees