Lead bartender vs bar manager

Differences between lead bartender and bar manager duties and responsibilities

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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Bar manager example responsibilities.

• Manage liquor and wine inventory and develop cocktail menus taking advantage of fresh ingredients.
• Inventory and order bar stock and manage FOH staff, as well as ensured food quality and timeliness of service.
• Manage front-of-house operations for upscale wine bar and restaurant, including assisting in monitoring and management of inventory and finances.
• Perform typical bartending duties including all aspects of customer service.
• Direct all bartending operations as well as ordering and inventory management.
• Help with shift movement according seniority while abiding by the bartender and culinary CBA.
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