Lead Bartender
Join Acqua Bistecca as Lead Bartender: craft exceptional cocktails, mentor a top-tier team, expand your beverage expertise, & create unforgettable experiences in a high-energy, fine dining environment
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Acqua Bistecca is a restaurant where wood-fired steaks and pristine local seafood take center stage, all through the lens of refined Italian influence. The menu reflects a balance of land and sea—’ACQUA’ and ‘BISTECCA’—celebrating the bounty of the Gulf and the warmth of the grill. From stone crab claws with house-made mustard to delicately charred steak brushed in red Lambrusco butter, each dish is rooted in tradition yet reimagined with elevated, modern touches.
About the Role:
The Lead Bartender at Acqua Bistecca is a motivated, organized, and passionate beverage professional who leads our bar team with expertise and creativity. You’ll craft exceptional cocktails, educate and inspire staff, manage inventory and beverage costs, and elevate the guest experience with your deep knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Delicious daily family meal
- Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
- Flexible schedules
- Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
- Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans
Our Ideal candidate is:
A motivated beverage professional who is organized, passionate, and
professional. You will be a leading part of our beverage team with a passion for
educating and enthralling our guests. You have amazing attention to detail, and
expansive knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. You work well leading a team,
work well under pressure, and have experience in inventory management and
beverage costing. You have a strong desire to learn and take a leading role in staff
education and development.
What you bring to the table:
- 3-5 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume bar or restaurant
- Exceptional communication skills
- Expansive food and beverage knowledge
- Experience in recipe development, inventory management, and staff education
- Experience in promotions and social media marketing is a plus
- Intellectual curiosity
- Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
- Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
- At least 21 years of age
- Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time
Pay rate: $15.00/hr. + Tips
Aqua Bistecca and Mina group are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
- Department
- Outlet Front of House Team
- Role
- Lead Bartender
- Locations
- Acqua Bistecca Estero Bay
- Hourly salary
- $15
About MINA Group
Creating fun and delicious food, building memorable atmospheres and providing unparalleled service are key pillars of our business. We believe what makes us truly unique in a sea of “the same” is our ability to seamlessly partner with luxury hospitality brands.
Over the past 20 years, The MINA Group has proven its ability to be highly accretive, which we credit to our intimate understanding of what is required to successfully operate in true partnership with our hospitality and retail partners.