Lead Bartender - Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Working Manager / Hospitality Lead

Location: The Vine Bar and Grille — North East, PA

Job Type: Full-Time - Management + Tipped Floor Shifts

Compensation & Hours Highlights

• High Earning Potential: Base Management Pay + Tips on active floor/bar shifts.
• True Work-Life Balance — No Forced 50+ Hour Weeks: Unlike typical corporate restaurant management jobs, there is no mandatory minimum hour requirement . We focus on results, efficiency, and getting the job done—not hitting an arbitrary 50-hour quota.
• Hybrid Role: Earn steady management pay during admin hours (ordering, inventory, scheduling) and make top-tier tipped income while leading on the floor.

About The Vine Bar and Grille

A local favorite in North East, PA, The Vine Bar and Grille combines a fun, energetic atmosphere with quality food, great drinks, and loyal regulars. We’re seeking a sharp, driven hospitality leader to take ownership of our day-to-day operations and help take our floor and bar to the next level.

The Opportunity: Lead the Team & Maximize Your Earnings

Are you an experienced Bar Manager, Server Lead, Head Bartender, or a Restaurant Manager who loves hospitality.

This is a hands-on, working management role . You will oversee key operational duties—such as scheduling, inventory, ordering, and team leadership—while also working prime shifts on the floor to keep your skills sharp, stay connected with guests, and take home great tip money .

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage daily opening and closing procedures, maintain clean and organized front-of-house spaces, and coordinate seamlessly with the kitchen staff.
• Ordering & Inventory Control: Manage beverage stock, track inventory levels, place orders, reduce waste, and manage vendor relationships.
• Smart Scheduling: Build efficient labor schedules aligned with guest traffic patterns and budget targets.
• Team Hiring & Development: Recruit, train, mentor, and direct servers and bartenders to build a positive, high-performing culture.
• Guest Hospitality: Act as the face of the venue—building relationships with regulars, ensuring top-tier service, and handling guest concerns with speed and professionalism.
• Floor Presence: Work prime floor/bar shifts, setting the pace for service, driving sales, and earning tipped income.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Required Certifications: Valid Food Handler Certification (a plus but not required) and RAMP Certification (Responsible Alcohol Management Program) required (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Proven Hospitality Background: 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced bar/restaurant environment (e.g., Lead Server, Head Bartender, Bar Manager, or Shift Supervisor).
• Efficiency-Focused: You know how to run a shift efficiently without needing to live at the restaurant 6 days a week.
• Operational Aptitude: Experience with (or strong ability to learn) inventory tracking, shift scheduling, and POS systems.
• Strong Communicator: Able to motivate team members, enforce operational standards fairly, and build instant rapport with guests.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay + high tip earnings during working floor shifts.
• Schedule flexibility & real work-life balance (get the job done without burnout).
• Real operational impact and creative control over bar programs/inventory.
• A supportive leadership team and an active, welcoming regular crowd.

\nCompany Description

Over 50 years of history remain at The Vine, a restaurant and bar just off of I-90 in North East. Though it has changed names (formerly Dave’s Place, Bullwinkle’s, etc.) and ownership over several decades, some elements remain the same: A fun, lively atmosphere with good food and great libations.

Company Description

Over 50 years of history remain at The Vine, a restaurant and bar just off of I-90 in North East. Though it has changed names (formerly Dave’s Place, Bullwinkle’s, etc.) and ownership over several decades, some elements remain the same: A fun, lively atmosphere with good food and great libations.