Lead bartender vs barkeep

Differences between lead bartender and barkeep 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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Barkeep example responsibilities.

• Provide seamless beverage service, managing inventory and operating POS terminal.
• Perform all duties of bartending.
• Direct bartending operations, overseeing seamless beverage service inventory management, and customer service.
• Hire and train new employees in reservation management, facility cleanliness, and bookkeeping supporting daily routine operations.
• Clean, prepare and re-stock stations in support of the restaurant and co-workers.