Assistant Bar Manager

The Assistant Bar Manager supports the Bar Manager in overseeing daily bar operations, supervising staff, maintaining beverage quality, and delivering excellent customer service. This role assists with inventory control, staff scheduling, beverage preparation, and cost management while ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming café bar environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Bar Manager with daily bar operations and beverage service.
• Supervise and support bartenders and bar support staff.
• Help prepare staff schedules and coordinate shift coverage.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Assist with preparing coffee-based drinks, cocktails, and other beverages as offered.
• Monitor beverage inventory and report stock shortages.
• Support ordering, receiving, and storage of bar supplies.
• Help control beverage costs, portion sizes, and waste.
• Ensure accurate POS transactions and payment processing.
• Handle customer questions, feedback, and complaints professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Follow responsible alcohol-service procedures where applicable.
• Assist with opening, closing, and cash-reconciliation procedures.
• Train team members on beverage preparation and customer-service standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff, servers, and café management.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance requirements.
• Support promotional activities and initiatives to increase beverage sales.
• Communicate shift updates and operational issues to the Bar Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous bartending, café, or hospitality experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of beverage preparation and service standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent customer-service and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of inventory management and cost control.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash handling.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Responsible alcohol-service knowledge where applicable.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• On-the-job leadership and beverage-service training.
• Employee meals or discounts, where available.

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person