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This is a hands-on, hourly position plus tips for a seasoned bartender who takes pride in craft, organization, and setting the standard behind the bar.\nResponsibilities\nBar Program & Product\nUphold consistency and quality across all cocktails, specs, and builds\nOversee bar prep, batching, garnishes, and mise en place\nMaintain proper bar technique, presentation, and adherence to house standards\nAssist with menu rollouts, recipe documentation, and seasonal changes\nInventory & Ordering\nConduct or assist with regular bar inventory counts\nMaintain par levels and communicate ordering needs\nPlace or prepare bar orders following established guidelines\nMonitor product usage, waste, and breakage\nCleanliness & Organization\nMaintain an exceptionally clean, organized, and well-run bar\nEnsure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all products\nIdentify equipment or maintenance issues and communicate them promptly\nTraining & Consistency\nTrain and onboard new bartenders\nCoach bartenders on technique, speed, consistency, and hospitality\nServe as a point of reference during service for bar standards and execution\nLead by example during high-volume and event shifts\nService\nDeliver high-quality cocktails and exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment\nWork both weekday and weekend shifts as required, including Fridays and Saturdays\nQualifications\nMinimum of 2 years of bartending experience, preferably in a craft or high-volume cocktail environment\nStrong knowledge of bar operations, prep systems, and proper technique\nExperience with inventory, ordering, and bar organization\nPassion for the craft of cocktails and attention to detail\nConfident, collaborative presence behind the bar\nMust be of legal drinking age\nPay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour\nExpected hours: 35.0 – 45.0 per week\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nEmployee discount\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nPaid training\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Bluebird","rawCompany":"bluebird","city":"Baltimore","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T12:58:38.755Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-3011.00","title":"Bartenders","slug":"bartenders"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"35-3031.00","title":"Waiters and Waitresses","slug":"waiters-and-waitresses"}],"industries":[{"code":"722410","title":"Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)","slug":"drinking-places-alcoholic-beverages"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722515","title":"Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars","slug":"snack-and-nonalcoholic-beverage-bars"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Bartender","description":"Lead Bartender\nThe Bluebird Cocktail Room – Baltimore, MD\nThe Bluebird is Baltimore’s destination for elevated cocktail experiences, combining inventive beverages, a scratch bar approach, local ingredients, and exceptional hospitality. 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