Lead bartender vs mixologist

Differences between lead bartender and mixologist 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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Mixologist example responsibilities.

• Book VIP tables and provide high quality service.
• Count down all registers in VIP sections.
• Open new restaurants and bars across the country.
• Cut fruit for garnishing as well as ingredients for cocktails.
• Operate POS terminal without error totaling approximately $20k in sales on a weekly basis.
• Keep records and enter all the items of food and beverage in the POS system.
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