Description
Directly supervise and coordinate bartenders and barbacks in preparing and serving beverages, managing guest service, inventory, staffing, and compliance to deliver safe, profitable, high-quality bar operations.
- • Control liquor, beer, wine, mixers, and glassware inventories; report shortages.
- • Monitor shrinkage, overpouring, and comps; implement loss-prevention procedures.
- • Specify cocktail builds, garnish standards, production timing, and station layouts.
- • Recommend process improvements to boost service quality and safety.
- • Welcome guests, manage bar seating and waitlists, and present drink menus.
- • Maintain bar equipment; schedule draft line cleaning and arrange repairs.
- • Evaluate new spirits, beers, wines, and bar tools for menu fit and ROI.
- • Reconcile daily bar cash, tips, and POS sales; prepare deposits.
- • Resolve guest complaints and service issues at the bar.
- • Train staff in mixology, responsible alcohol service, sanitation, and safety.
- • Inspect bars, stations, and equipment for cleanliness, setup, and compliance.
- • Assign stations and side work based on service needs.
- • Standardize recipes and pour sizes; estimate product needs for menus and events.
- • Present checks, process payments, and reconcile tip-outs.
- • Forecast staffing, product, and equipment needs by season and event calendar.
- • Order and receive beverages, ice, mixers, and bar supplies; verify deliveries.
- • Schedule private events, tastings, and promotions; coordinate reservations.
- • Set department goals, budgets, SOPs, and service standards.
- • Oversee cash handling, comps/voids, payroll inputs, and nightly reports.
- • Supervise and assist with bar, lounge, and back-of-house cleaning tasks.
- • Observe and coach staff; document performance and corrective actions.
- • Hire, onboard, schedule, and appraise bar team members.
- • Bartend during peak periods and special events as needed.
- • Maintain inventories, waste logs, incident reports, and compliance records.
- • Lead pre-shift meetings; coordinate with kitchen and marketing on menus and promos.
- • Enforce ID checks, service limits, and alcohol laws to ensure responsible service.
- • Create prep lists for syrups, juices, and garnishes; ensure timely production.
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Hospitality, Events & Tourism
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
