Bar manager/bartender vs lead bartender

Differences between bar manager/bartender and lead bartender duties and responsibilities

Bar manager/bartender example responsibilities.

• Manage payroll and timekeeping including completion of proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep fryers, stoves and ovens.
• Direct bartending operations, overseeing seamless beverage service, scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
• Take drink and food orders, enter orders in the POS system, collect and process cash and credit card payments.
• Use computerize registers to swipe beverage servers micros.
• Oversee and direct staff to execute BEO's in accordance to client's needs and specifications.
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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.
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