Bar lead

Job Description

Job Description

Bar Lead – Upscale Steakhouse

Lead an Award-Worthy Bar Program While Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences

Are you an experienced bartender ready to take the next step into leadership? We're looking for a hospitality-driven Bar Lead to oversee one of the busiest and most successful bar programs in an upscale, high-volume steakhouse.

This is a unique opportunity to spend most of your time behind the bar earning excellent gratuities while also taking ownership of scheduling, inventory, ordering, and team development. If you have a passion for wine, bourbon, craft cocktails, and creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to meet you.

• Competitive hourly pay plus exceptional gratuity potential
• Bartending rate: $14–15/hour + tips
• Management rate: $19/hour for administrative responsibilities
• Average earning potential exceeding $500 per bartending shift
• Opportunity to work a 4-day workweek based on efficiency and business needs
• Career advancement opportunities into Food & Beverage and General Management leadership
• Work with premium wines, spirits, and handcrafted cocktails in an upscale environment

• Lead daily bar operations while setting the standard for hospitality and guest service.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop bartenders and bar support staff.
• Create employee schedules using 7Shifts scheduling software.
• Manage beverage ordering, inventory, cost controls, and vendor relationships.
• Develop seasonal cocktails and support beverage programming.
• Assist guests with wine recommendations, whiskey selections, and food pairings.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws, sanitation standards, and company policies.
• Process bartender tip-outs and maintain inventory accuracy using Lightspeed and Upserve POS systems.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Executive Chef, and Food & Beverage leadership team.
• Build a positive culture while mentoring team members and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Approximately 75% of the role is spent bartending during peak service.
• Approximately 25% of the role is dedicated to leadership responsibilities including scheduling, inventory, ordering, and administrative duties.
• Typical bartending shifts are Thursday through Saturday.
• Administrative office hours are generally Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM.
• Flexibility is important, and high-performing leaders may enjoy a four-day workweek.

• 3–5+ years of bar management or lead bartender experience in an upscale, high-volume restaurant or steakhouse.
• Extensive knowledge of wine, bourbon, whiskey, premium spirits, and craft cocktails.
• Strong mixology skills and a passion for beverage innovation.
• Experience with beverage ordering, inventory management, and cost controls.
• Leadership experience with scheduling, coaching, and developing teams.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Lightspeed, Upserve, or similar POS systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with 7Shifts scheduling software is a plus.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands require.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet throughout service.

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can continue doing what you love behind the bar while helping build an outstanding team, we'd love to hear from you