Company Overview

Casual contemporary restaurant group, located in the heart of The Chevy Chase Neighborhood & Downtown; showcasing smoked meats, gastropub inspired shareables, house-made sausages and innovative entrees. Two full bars featuring craft beers, creative cocktails, bourbon and wine.

Job Summary

Bartenders and Servers are the same position here. You will be responsible for making your guests cocktails, pouring beer and taking food orders. Lexington’s craft beer culture and being surrounded by bourbon country has made it a go-to location for experiencing the best beer and bourbons in the country. Our bartenders should consider themselves a guide for our food, bourbon, cocktail and beer menus.

Responsibilities:

Greet guests at the bar or tables
Always maintain a calm and courteous manner with guests and employees
Communicate regularly with guests and respond promptly
Know all available food and bar items including main ingredients
Know current specials and promotions
Build craft cocktails per the recipe provided
Knowledge of basic cocktails and how to build them
Knowledge of craft beers available and ability to describe and classify them
Knowledge of bourbon and other liquors and ability to describe and sell to guests
Ensure cleanliness of barware including tools and glassware
Open and Close bar area
Prep bar ingredients and garnish
Change kegs
Stock and rotate inventory
Bus, Clean and Sanitize Tables and Bar

Qualifications:

Current food handlers’ certificate
Current alcohol safety training
Ability to carry at least 30 pounds and lift 15 pounds overhead
Ability to climb a step stool / ladder
Strong communication skills
Ability to react quickly to peak service times
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to go up and down flights of stairs throughout the shift
Must be a minimum of 20 years old to sell and distribute alcohol in Kentucky
Ability to multitask and organize
Ability to reach, bend, squat and lift while on the shift

Benefits:

Dental & Vision Insurance
Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Cancer Insurance

*Available after 90 days*

Complete our short application today!

Bear & The Butcher

Located in the Heart of Chevy Chase is a modern sport-focused gastropub. We offer relatable food and drinks to a diverse customer base. We are well situated to Kroger Field, home of the UK Wildcats Football Stadium, and are surrounded by a historic neighborhood in the middle of Lexington. We are a go-to destination during Spring and Fall Keeneland Meets. We offer Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, which guests line up for. Our employee crew works well together, supporting each other, and know this is a true team effort.

https://www.bearandthebutcher.com/

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