Assistant Bar Manager

Essential Job Functions

Position:  Bar and Beverage Assistant Manager

Department:  Beverage

Updated: November 2025

Primary Responsibilities: (guest interaction, ordering responsibilities, clean up duties, clerical responsibilities, etc.)

·         Advancing all cocktail, spirit, and beer offerings to that of a world-class level

·         Communicate expectations and engage in supervising and holding staff accountable for 5-star service

·         Assist Bar Manager in overseeing the daily operations of all beverage services

·         Creation of standardized outlet product pars and consistency in pricing

·         Adhering to and enforcing all safety criteria

·         Daily payroll calculating and weekly payroll reporting

·         Assist Bar Manager in scheduling of bartenders, beverage entertainers and bar backs for the food and beverage outlets weekly

·         Daily quality assurance and adherence to standards testing

·         Assist Bar Manager in training of all new beverage employees and continuing education of senior staff

·         Monthly beer and spirit inventories

·         Assisting Bar Manager when needed

·         Assist Bar Manager as point of contact for all spirit, beer, and cocktail supply vendors

·         Maintenance of all beverage menu’s

Secondary Responsibilities:

·         Assist Bar Manager in Documentation of employee’s attendance and performance feedback

·         Assist Bar Manager in completing employee evaluations and certifications

·         Assist Bar Manager in completing monthly financial variance reports

·         Knowledge of all beverages including proper mixology techniques

·         Knowledge of all beverage service procedures

Normal Working Hours: (Shift, days)

·         10-12 hours per day in season

·         Weekends, holidays, and nights

In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria

in addition to the Ten Essential Attributes for All Employees.

Past Work Experience Requirements: (Type of work, number of years required, equivalent experience, etc.)

·         Supervision of Beverage Staff (preferably in a five star/five diamond setting)

Educational Requirements: (Degree/Certification, highest required/preferred, field of study)

·         High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

·         College or Hospitality related degree suggested

Communication Skills Requirements: (Verbal: phone, in-person, group; Written: memos, documents)

·         Good communication skills with guest and staff

·          Ability to anticipate guest needs and respond accordingly

Technical Requirements:             

·         Operate P.O.S.

·         Operate Timesaver (Payroll)

·         Operate Opera (Reservation System)