Lead bartender vs beverage manager

Differences between lead bartender and beverage 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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Beverage manager example responsibilities.

• Lead bartenders in everyday functions and assist with inventory control.
• Work closely with management to develop departmental goals, product quality, and brand standards; assure department appearance and cleanliness.
• Familiarize myself with bartending in a casual, fine, and banquet setting.
• Adhere to local and government cleanliness restrictions in order to run a clean and health department abiding facility.
• Utilize POS system to accurately charge customers, track revenue reports and ensure timeliness of food and beverage.
• Participate in the selection, design, development of new POS system and are in charge of weekly inventory.
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