Lead Bartender

Located in prestigious Rittenhouse Square, the AAA rated 4-diamond Sofitel – Philadelphia, boasts 306 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring Lanvin amenities, dream bedding and a luxurious atmosphere. We will be your personal culinary connoisseurs, offering our classic, French inspired menu, made from the freshest ingredients harvested directly from our rooftop garden. Enjoy our signature hand-crafted cocktails in Liberté Lounge, the “in-place” to gather and mingle for Philly’s finest clientele. 
 
Our team of highly trained Ambassadors are at your service, ready to provide a magnifique and memorable experience. Joie de Vivre is in our DNA, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team! 

• Rotate between working behind the bar and tailoring a bespoke cocktail experience on the floor in a high-volume prestigious cocktail environment
• Work closely with Director of Food & Beverage and Liberte Manager on all aspects of beverage service and programming for Liberté Lounge
• Adhere to Sofitel Philadelphia service standards including thorough knowledge and exemplification of LQA guidelines
• Be the face of Liberté Lounge on certain promotional/media showcases
• Train all new bartenders and barbacks on service standards and recipes
• Ensure that all mise-en-place is consistently made each day
• Maintain flexibility for schedule to cover gaps when needed and be present at peak volumes
• Contribute to Menu creation and overall staff training including spreading knowledge of new products, spirits, wine, and technique
• Maintain quality and consistency of the beverage program
• Perform End-of-Month beverage inventory
• Ensure cleanliness, health and safety protocols, and hold other bartenders and barbacks accountable
• Commit to regular Admin/Prep days (as needed based on business volume)
• Perform supervisory shifts on occasion
• Perform other duties assigned by manager (i.e. Administrative duties, assisting in all aspects of the operation, etc.)

Admin Responsibilities:

• To be completed either on a separate scheduled day or during slow periods behind the bar
• Check prep stock for each week, prep syrups/infusions/batches 
• Inventory available glassware for bar and restock as needed
• Weekly beverage requisition for liquor and beer order as per Par levels
• Reconciliation of beer and wine between requisition and sales

Supervisor Shift Responsibilities:

• Perform duties of floor supervisor in their absence such as: clearing tables, running food, greeting guests, addressing guest feedback, and end of night reporting, etc.
• Hourly wage is to be adjusted to a Supervisory wage

• Qualified candidate will be personable, articulate and have at least 2 year of previous bartending experience in an upscale, high end restaurant or 4 diamond hotel
• Knowledge of Silverware is a plus, or two years’ experience with a comparable restaurant software system. 
• Candidate should have experience in opening and closing shifts, table service, wine service, knowledge of food and wine pairing, knowledge of high-end liquors and aperitifs and experience with a high end bar menu.
• Qualified candidate will be pleasant, well spoken, gracious and willing to go above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction.

Your team and working environment: 

• Be part of an influential team to guide the transformation of luxury, French hospitality.
• We recognize and celebrate team and individual successes.
• We are a brand influenced by French indulgence offering a genuine experience of art de vivre for both employees and guests.