Overview
Mika, the Mediterranean restaurant by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael White, is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Bartender to oversee bar operations and deliver an exceptional beverage experience. This role is ideal for a skilled bartender who leads by example, thrives in a high-volume environment, and brings creativity, consistency, and professionalism to the bar.
The Lead Bartender plays a key leadership role within the front-of-house team, supporting service standards, mentoring bar staff, and ensuring a polished and efficient bar program.Key Responsibilities
Bar Leadership & Operations
Beverage Execution & Knowledge
Guest Experience
Administrative & Compliance
Mika, the Mediterranean restaurant by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael White, is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Bartender to oversee bar operations and deliver an exceptional beverage experience. This role is ideal for a skilled bartender who leads by example, thrives in a high-volume environment, and brings creativity, consistency, and professionalism to the bar.
The Lead Bartender plays a key leadership role within the front-of-house team, supporting service standards, mentoring bar staff, and ensuring a polished and efficient bar program.Key Responsibilities
Bar Leadership & Operations
- Lead day-to-day bar operations during service
- Set the standard for hospitality, service, and beverage execution
- Support training, scheduling, and development of bartenders and barbacks
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and readiness of the bar at all times
Beverage Execution & Knowledge
- Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits with accuracy and consistency
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails
- Maintain knowledge of wine, spirits, and menu pairings
- Assist in executing and maintaining Mika's beverage program standards
Guest Experience
- Provide warm, engaging, and professional hospitality to bar guests
- Build rapport with regulars and VIPs
- Handle guest feedback and service recovery with confidence and care
Administrative & Compliance
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, and cost control
- Ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with local regulations
- Communicate effectively with management, servers, and kitchen staff
- Support opening and closing bar procedures
- Minimum 3-5 years of bartending experience; lead or supervisory experience preferred
- Fine-dining or upscale-casual experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, cocktails, and bar operations
- Ability to lead calmly and efficiently during high-volume service
- Professional appearance and polished demeanor
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Work with a chef-driven, hospitality-focused restaurant brand
- Lead a dynamic bar program in a premier Coral Gables location
- Growth opportunities within an established restaurant group
- Competitive compensation and earning potential