Assistant bar manager vs lead bartender

Differences between assistant bar manager and lead bartender duties and responsibilities

Assistant bar manager example responsibilities.

• Lead and direct FOH staff on effective methods, operations and procedure.
• Manage daily operations of the front-of-the-house functions in the restaurant, including appearance, presentation, customer experience and professional leadership.
• Coordinate with employees to complete scheduling, inventory control/ordering, and bartending.
• Train new and current employees on the company's policies and procedures and the POS system.
• Select to train all new hires on POS system, food menu and best service practices.
• Prepare garnishes or snacks for the customers and keep inventories of the alcohols, mixes, and bartending supplies.
Show more

Lead bartender example responsibilities.

• Operate POS system, handle cash orders, take phone calls, and are entrusted to manage to-go orders.
• Manage bartending staff including coordinating work and scheduling.
• Manage and organize deliveries of excessive wine orders and liquor inventory.
• Conduct end of day procedures including counting petty cash, preparing and making bank deposits, and POS accounting.
• Train bartenders on all aspects of the job from drink preparation and knowledge to building valuable customer relationships and upselling techniques.
• Increase average check by upselling appetizers and beverages.
Show more