Assistant Bar Manager

Job Description:

The Assistant Bar Manager supports the Bar Manager in overseeing daily bar operations, supervising staff, maintaining beverage quality, and delivering excellent guest service. This role assists with inventory control, staff scheduling, bar cleanliness, and cost management while ensuring efficient service and compliance with responsible alcohol-service requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Bar Manager with daily bar operations and service.
• Supervise and support bartenders and bar support staff.
• Help prepare staff schedules and coordinate shift coverage.
• Ensure consistent beverage quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Assist with preparing cocktails, specialty drinks, and other beverages when needed.
• Monitor beverage inventory and report stock shortages.
• Support ordering, receiving, and storage of bar supplies.
• Help control beverage costs, portion sizes, and waste.
• Ensure accurate POS transactions and payment processing.
• Handle guest questions, feedback, and complaints professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Follow responsible alcohol-service procedures and verify age when required.
• Assist with opening, closing, and cash-reconciliation procedures.
• Train team members on beverage preparation and customer-service standards.
• Coordinate with restaurant servers, kitchen staff, and management.
• Monitor bar equipment and report maintenance requirements.
• Support promotions and initiatives to improve beverage sales.
• Communicate operational issues and shift updates to the Bar Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous bartending or hospitality experience.
• Supervisory experience or assistant bar management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and beverage service.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong customer-service and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of inventory management and beverage cost control.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash handling.
• Understanding of responsible alcohol-service requirements.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• On-the-job leadership and beverage-service training.
• Employee meals or discounts, where available.

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28