Job Description
Job Location: AVON, CT 06001
Salary Range: $16.94 - $22.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceBAR LEAD – MAX A MIA, AVON, CT
Join the Max Hospitality Team!
Max A Mia, located in Avon, CT, is seeking a polished, personable, and attentive Bar Lead with open availability. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment and take pride in delivering elevated service alongside craft cocktails and fine wines—while mentoring and supporting a bar team—we want to meet you!
Max Hospitality is committed to creating extraordinary dining experiences, offering guests flavorful, seasonal dishes and outstanding service. We look for individuals who are dedicated to growing in the hospitality industry and are eager to contribute to our vibrant restaurant group.
Max A Mia is an upscale, Italian-inspired restaurant known for its high-quality dishes, artisan pizzas, wood-fired specialties, and welcoming atmosphere. As a long-standing favorite in the Avon community, Max A Mia delivers a refined yet approachable Italian dining experience. The ideal bartender brings warmth, efficiency, and an understanding of classic Italian hospitality to every shift.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Shift Meal & Monthly Dining Allowance for all locations
- 100% Employer Paid Disability
- Flexible Scheduling
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
- 401(k) with matching up to 4%
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
- Referral Program
- Life, Accident, Critical Illness, & Pet Insurance
- Career Development within the Max Hospitality Group
Responsibilities:
- Provide top-tier hospitality while leading by example behind the bar
- Craft and serve drinks with consistency and attention to detail
- Supervise daily bar operations and support fellow bartenders
- Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized bar
- Assist with staff training and performance standards
- Manage inventory levels and support ordering needs
- Ensure compliance with liquor laws and health/safety standards
- Handle to-go orders and bar-side food service
- Contribute to a positive, team-driven service culture
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in an upscale-casual or fine dining environment REQUIRED
- Prior bar leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in wine knowledge, especially Italian wines, and classic cocktails
- TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol Certification (required within 90 days)
- Familiarity with inventory control and ordering
- Comfortable using POS and bar management systems
Skills and Qualities:
- Warm, engaging, and guest-focused personality
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and cleanliness
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods
Diversity Creates a Healthy Atmosphere:
Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
