What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Beverage Manager position at Lakeside HR Group?
Title: Assistant Beverage Manager
Compensation: Competitive Salary Based On Experience Full Benefits Package
Location: Prior Lake, Minnesota
Openings:
- 12am-9am Thursday-Monday
- 6pm-3am Wednesday-Sunday
- 6pm-3am Thursday-Monday
About The Job:
Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit for an Assistant Beverage Manager to join their team. Our client is a large, high-volume hospitality organization known for delivering exceptional guest experiences across multiple service concepts. This is a dynamic environment where leadership, accountability, and service excellence are truly valued.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading from the floor, this is an exciting opportunity. The Assistant Manager Beverage Services supports daily beverage operations across multiple outlets and service areas, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining strong operational and financial performance. You will balance hands-on leadership with oversight of service standards, team development, and compliance.
This role is about more than supervising shifts. It’s about building culture, coaching in real time, maintaining high service standards, and helping drive beverage performance in a dynamic, high-energy setting.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead day-to-day beverage operations across assigned outlets and service areas
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor, coaching and supporting bartenders and beverage servers
• Create and sustain a guest-first atmosphere that ensures timely, professional, and responsible alcohol service
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members; address performance concerns and support career growth
• Manage staffing levels and scheduling to align with business volume and optimize labor efficiency
• Monitor cash handling, beverage banks, and inventory variances; reconcile and address discrepancies
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and reinforce service expectations, safety standards, and operational priorities
• Ensure beverage stations are clean, well-stocked, and all equipment is functioning properly
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate service support as needed
• Maintain compliance with alcohol service regulations, food safety standards, and company policies
Required Skills:
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 2 years of restaurant or bar experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role within an alcohol service environment
• Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams in a high-volume setting
• Strong business acumen, including experience with scheduling, labor management, and operational controls
• Experience with cash handling, inventory oversight, and variance reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to resolve guest and team member concerns professionally
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple operational priorities
• Certified Food Service Manager credential (or ability to obtain within one year)
Why This Role is Exciting:
• High guest volume with strong brand reputation
• Opportunity to lead large beverage teams and make a visible impact
• Career growth within a well-established, stable organization
• Leadership training and development opportunities
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan options
• Ongoing leadership development and training
• Long-term career stability within a respected hospitality organization
About Lakeside HR Group:
At Lakeside HR Group, we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success. We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized, tailored solutions. When you partner with us, you are not just getting a recruiter; you are getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals.
Partner with us at Lakeside HR Group, where we are more than just a recruiting firm; we are your partners in achieving your career aspirations.