BRUTO of Id Est Hospitality Group is hiring a Bar Lead who is well-versed in beverage and culinary trends! We are seeking candidates who think outside of the box and are creative with their techniques. At least 3 years of prior bartending experience is required to be considered for this role and culinary experience is a plus.

We pursue team members with a dedicated work ethic and a warm, hospitable demeanor. We are looking for well-presented, positive individuals who want to be part of a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented work environment!

Highlights of Bruto Bar Program:

• Fermentation driven N/A and Mixed Beverage program. Working closely with the culinary team to create a cohesive menu for our guests. 
• Agave-driven bar program focusing on agaves from different regions in Mexico and Latin America. Working with small batch producers to support small family-owned agave companies that are sustainable in their practices. 
• Seasonality of ingredients for our menus. Working with local farmers to create a cohesive bar menu to support and highlight local producers. 
• We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standards to create an unforgettable experience for our guests and holding ourselves accountable to be the version of ourselves we can be. 

The Bar Lead is responsible for activities including, but not limited to:

• Developing seasonal, experiential beverage selections in a unique tasting menu context
• Bar inventory maintenance duties, including ordering, inventory, and inventory maintenance 
• Ensuring bar profitability - aligning bar operations with the overarching goals of the establishment
• Reviewing and maintaining predetermined budgets, spending goals, and sales. Reporting to leadership on these topics
• Maintaining vendor relationships
• Ensuring bar cleanliness and organization
• Conducting bar training for staff
• Support the Beverage Director in driving cohesiveness between the bar and wine programs
• Maintaining bar equipment and scheduling routine services and repairs

The ideal candidates fit the following criteria:

• 3 yrs+ of prior bartending experience
• Wide variety of beverage-related knowledge - non-alcoholic, coffee, beverage pairing, fermentation, agave spirit background knowledge, 
• Varied knowledge of culinary techniques that relates to beverage making
• Knowledgeable and passionate about beverage trends, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, beverage making, beverage pairing, and people
• Ability to independently craft unique cocktail recipes for seasonal cocktail menus and pairing menus
• A zero waste and ingredient cross utilization mindset; a mindset of seasonality in regards to cocktail making
• Excellent understanding of hospitality etiquette
• Ability to understand and execute proper steps of service
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to fast-paced environments
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Prior bar management experience is a plus
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time and lift 50 lbs
• Availability to work nights and weekends

BRUTO offers:

• Competitive pay - pay for this role is commensurate with experience
• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance benefits, plus dental and vision supplements to full-time employees (30 hours/week)
• Retirement Planning - SIMPLE IRA program with a contribution match 
• An ethos that emphasizes work-home life balance for our employees
• A positive, employee-centered culture that empowers employees to explore personal interests and seek opportunities in the hospitality industry
• A culture of promoting from within and opportunities for advancement for high-performing employees

Please submit a resume along with a brief summary of your availability for consideration. We look forward to meeting you!

BRUTO: A combination of an 18-seat chef's counter that boasts a multi-course, omakase-style tasting menu and an alley-facing casual counter service space with the same chef-driven culinary focus: corn masa, raw fish, seasonal vegetables, and spins on traditional Latin and global techniques. 

IE Hospitality: Id Est Hospitality Group, I.E. for short "an example of," is led by Chef Kelly Whitaker. We strive to be exemplary in the world of hospitality. We own and operate Basta, The Wolfs Tailor, BRUTO, Dry Storage Bakehouse, and Dry Storage Mill. We are more than a food and beverage company, we want to be a movement. Inside our restaurants, we utilize high skill sets, strong work ethics, and passion to provide authentic restaurants that are creative, fun, relevant, and sustainable. We focus on creating restaurants with soul by acting with care, thought, and precision to ensure every moment and every touchpoint is done right. We hope that outside our walls, the greater community feels the influence of our work by drawing a connection between our internal excellence and our higher mission to impact people and the planet.

Embrace love. Share it with each other. our guests. The planet. 

IE Hospitality stands for equal employment opportunities and inclusion for all people. We are committed to our supply chain. We believe in decreasing our environmental footprint and our goal is to be zero-waste across all of our concepts.