Lead bartender

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Job Summary: The Lead Bartender is the creative face of the Metropolitan LDA bar, leading the execution of the cocktail menu and ensuring service quality. Key Highlights: 1. Leads the execution of the cocktail menu and preparation standards 2. Develops signature cocktails and ensures consistency 3. Trains junior bartenders in techniques and service posture **Lead Bartender** Unit: **Metropolitan LDA** Reports to: Bar Manager / Restaurant \& Bar Manager **Department: Food \& Beverage** The Lead Bartender is the creative face of the **Metropolitan LDA** bar. This role leads the execution of the cocktail menu, preparation standards, mise\-en\-place organisation, and service quality, ensuring every drink reflects human warmth, rhythm, and the concept’s effortless elegance. This position combines creativity, technical mastery, rigorous preparation, team training, and strong operational presence. **About Metropolitan LDA** **Metropolitan LDA** is a hospitality concept centred on sharing, built around human warmth, rhythm, and naturally elegant style. In an underground\-chic and casual\-cool environment, the space evolves from outdoor sunset aperitifs to a more festive energy later into the night. The gastronomic offering is simple, intense, and honest: carefully selected ingredients, generous sharing dishes, striking garnishes, and memorable sauces. Outstanding cocktails and a thoughtfully curated quality wine list complete the experience, creating a destination designed for long evenings, music, and shared pleasure. **Key Responsibilities** · Develop signature cocktails, pre\-batches, cordials, syrups, infusions, and garnishes aligned with the **Metropolitan LDA** identity. · Test recipes, define technical specifications, and ensure absolute consistency in taste, cost, and presentation. · Organise all daily bar preparation, including mise\-en\-place, cutting, garnishes, ice, and expiry date control. · Supervise opening, closing, inventory counts, and waste control. · Lead the bar shift when required, assigning tasks and maintaining operational rhythm. · Train junior bartenders in techniques, standards, recipes, and service posture. · Demonstrate strong knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, low \& no ABV drinks, wines, and contemporary trends. **Profile** · Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in cocktail bars, high-quality restaurants, or premium hospitality venues. · Excellent creative ability and mastery of bar techniques, preparation, and cost control. · Experience in informal leadership or team supervision. · Fluent in Portuguese; English is valued. Service \& Behavioural Expectations · Leads by example with elegance, calm, and consistency. · Creates atmosphere through service rhythm, positive energy, and attention to detail. · Authentically represents **Metropolitan LDA**’s warm and festive hospitality. **Lead Bartender** Property: **Metropolitan LDA** Reports to: Bar Manager / Restaurant \& Bar Manager Department: Food \& Beverage The Lead Bartender is the creative face of the **Metropolitan LDA** bar. This role leads the execution of the cocktail offer, preparation standards, mise\-en\-place organisation, and service quality, ensuring every drink reflects the warmth, rhythm, and effortless style of the concept. It combines creativity, technical skill, disciplined prep, team training, and strong operational presence. About **Metropolitan LDA** **Metropolitan LDA** is a sharing\-led hospitality concept built around warmth, rhythm, and effortless style. Set in an underground\-chic, casual\-cool atmosphere, it moves from sunset aperitivo outdoors to a more festive late\-night energy. The food offer is simple, bold, and honest: beautifully sourced products, generous sharing plates, sharp garnishes, and standout sauces. Great cocktails and a curated quality wine list complete the experience, creating a place made for long evenings, music, and shared pleasure. **Key Responsibilities** · Develop signature cocktails, pre\-batches, cordials, syrups, infusions, and garnishes in line with the **Metropolitan LDA** identity. · Test recipes, define specs, and ensure full consistency in taste, cost, and presentation. · Organise all daily bar preparation, including mise\-en\-place, cutting, garnishes, ice, and date control. · Oversee opening, closing, stock counts, and waste control. · Lead the bar shift when needed, allocating tasks and maintaining service rhythm. · Train junior bartenders in techniques, standards, recipes, and service posture. · Demonstrate strong knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, low \& no ABV drinks, wines, and current trends. **Profile** · Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in cocktail bars, quality restaurants, or premium hospitality venues. · Excellent creative ability and strong command of bar techniques, prep, and cost control. · Experience in informal leadership or team supervision. · Fluent in Portuguese; English is an advantage. Service \& Behavioural Expectations · Leads by example with elegance, calm, and consistency. · Creates atmosphere through service rhythm, positive energy, and attention to detail. · Represents restaurant's warm and festive hospitality with authenticity. Compensation: €1,500.00 \- €1,600.00 per month Benefits: * Meal card/Ticket * Transportation allowance Work location: On-site