Head Bartender at The Acorn

Job Responsibility: The Acorn is looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, and experienced Head Bartender to lead our bar program with creativity, care, and integrity. We're a values-driven team with a strong commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and hospitality—and we're looking for someone who genuinely wants to contribute to what we've built. This is a leadership position for someone who takes pride in their work, values communication, and wants to see the restaurant thrive as a whole. If you're passionate about craft cocktails, local ingredients, zero-waste practices, and want to be part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a thoughtful, creative bar program aligned with The Acorn's ethos, including seasonal cocktails and non-alcoholic offerings.
• Collaborate with local suppliers to source high-quality, sustainable spirits, beer, wine, and ingredients.
• Foster a supportive, honest, and growth-oriented bar team environment.
• Uphold and improve upon our zero-waste goals in all aspects of bar service.
• Provide exceptional, engaged guest service that reflects our hospitality-first mindset.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and costing with precision and transparency.
• Train front-of-house staff on cocktails, wine, and sustainability practices.
• Contribute to floor service, supporting the team in our collaborative service model.

Qualifications:

• Previous bar management or lead bartender experience in a high-quality, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with a high level of accountability.
• Creative and technical cocktail knowledge, with an emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients.
• Knowledge of local producers and interest in community-building.
• Excellent attention to detail and integrity in handling all responsibilities.
• WSET Level 2 or equivalent a plus.

--- Send your cover letter and resume to apply At The Acorn, every plate and glass tells a story. If you're passionate about being part of a collaborative a team in a Michelin-recommended, sustainability-driven restaurant and believe that great hospitality extends beyond the walls of the dining room, we'd love to hear from you.