**Why us?** Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a **Lead Bartender** for our newly built lobby bar, Brass Poppy, located within the Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas! At the Brass Poppy, we believe that hospitality lies in the unique, the unexpected, and the unforgettable. Our space is a tapestry of intentional design and curated nostalgia, each element meticulously crafted to surprise and delight. As you step into our bar, you’ll be greeted by smiling faces and chic spaces, creating an environment that’s as distinctive as you are. Every drink tells a story -- sometimes old, sometimes new. The Brass Poppy: emerging, soft and proud, from the floor of the concrete jungle. Creative spirits for creative spirits. Here, individuality isn’t just embraced; it’s celebrated. If Hotel Van Zandt is a place for creatives to create, the Brass Poppy is a space for them to unwind, spin tales, and catch up. We are fiercely dedicated to the art of the subtle standout, offering an experience informed by our past yet somehow, and undeniably, our own. We are a garden, fragrant and alive, destined to blossom. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences. We hope you consider joining us! **Job Overview** Responsible for set-up, mixing of drinks, service and clean-up of bar area while enduring quality service, guest satisfaction and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization. **Responsibilities** + Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards. + Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction. + Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures. + Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists. Know and comply with state liquor laws. + Ensure established pars are maintained. + Perform all sidework duties according to sidework schedules. + Collaborate with restaurant leadership on drink recipes and product specifications + Assist in taking inventories **Qualifications** **Education/Formal Training** + High school education or equivalent. + Bartending training and certification, TIPS Certified **Experience** Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). **Knowledge/Skills** + Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management. + Must have excellent oral communication for communicating with guests and associates, issuing instructions and communicating policies. + Excellent comprehension for assisting with guest and associate matters. Interpreting instructions from superiors. + Excellent vision required for seating guests, expediting food, cleaning equipment, reading floor plans, charts, and schedules. **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs. Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs. + Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc using both hands. 20 -40 lbs. + Bending/kneeling -ability to bend to lower level cabinets and lift trays. + Mobility -maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests. + Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled. + Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours. + No driving required. + Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests. + Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing. + Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks. + Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations. + Ability to read, speak and write English. Ability to accurately count cash. + Ability to operate cash register. **Environment** Physically strenuous. Prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift. Inside 95% of work day. **Salary** USD $17.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr. **ID:** _2025-28945_ **Position Type:** _Regular Full-Time_ **Property** **:** _Hotel Van Zandt_ **Outlet:** _Hotel_ **Category:** _Restaurant Operations_ **Min:** _USD $17.00/Hr._ **Max:** _USD $17.00/Hr._ **Tipped Position:** _Yes_ **_Address_** **:** _605 Davis St_ **_City_** **:** _Austin_ **_State_** **:** _Texas_ EOE Protected Veterans/Disability