Assistant Bar Manager

OASIS SPORTS BAR LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Job summary

Picasso's Sports Pub is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to support the Bar Manager in leading all beverage operations and delivering an exceptional guest experience. This hands-on leader will supervise daily bar activities, coach bartenders and barbacks, and uphold beverage quality, inventory controls, and compliance with alcohol service laws.

The role requires leading from the front, working alongside the team during busy shifts, and serving as Manager on Duty in the Bar Manager’s absence.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume beverage operations.
• Ability to hire, onboard, and train staff for beverage services.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training bartenders and barbacks.
• Lead by example through professionalism, hospitality, and teamwork.
• Supervise bar operations during assigned shifts.
• Coach employees on service standards, product knowledge, and upselling.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate daily goals.
• Assist with performance evaluations and disciplinary coaching.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and ensure every guest feels welcomed.
• Interact with guests to build relationships and encourage repeat business.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Monitor service speed and beverage quality throughout each shift.
• Maintain a fun, energetic atmosphere that reflects the Picasso's Sports Pub brand.
• Ensure all drinks are prepared consistently according to company recipes.
• Monitor bar cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
• Assist with opening, shift change, and closing procedures.
• Ensure proper setup and stocking of all bar stations.
• Support execution of promotions, happy hour, and special events.
• Assist with scheduling bar staff based on business needs.
• Monitor labor costs during shifts.
• Complete shift reports and communicate operational issues to management.
• Help maintain training records and employee documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Team development

Training

Communication

Coaching

Tools

Toast POS

POS systems

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Free food & snacks


• Opportunity for advancement


• Profit sharing

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling


• Competitive Compensation


• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary The Assistant Bar Manager supports the Bar Manager in leading all beverage operations while helping create an exceptional guest experience. This role is responsible for supervising daily bar operations, coaching bartenders and barbacks, maintaining beverage quality standards, controlling inventory, and ensuring compliance with all alcohol service laws and company policies.

The Assistant Bar Manager is a hands-on leadership position and is expected to work alongside the team during busy shifts while maintaining high standards of service, cleanliness, safety, and accountability. He/She will be supporting the team, engaging with guests, and ensuring smooth operations. This position serves as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Bar Manager.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training bartenders and barbacks.


• Lead by example through professionalism, hospitality, and teamwork.


• Supervise bar operations during assigned shifts.


• Coach employees on service standards, product knowledge, and upselling.


• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate daily goals.


• Assist with performance evaluations and disciplinary coaching.


• Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional hospitality and ensure every guest feels welcomed.


• Interact with guests to build relationships and encourage repeat business.


• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.


• Monitor service speed and beverage quality throughout each shift.


• Maintain a fun, energetic atmosphere that reflects the Picasso's Sports Pub brand.

Beverage Operations

• Ensure all drinks are prepared consistently according to company recipes.


• Monitor bar cleanliness, organization, and presentation.


• Assist with opening, shift change, and closing procedures.


• Ensure proper setup and stocking of all bar stations.


• Support execution of promotions, happy hour, and special events.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Assist with weekly liquor, beer, wine, and mixer inventory.


• Help maintain accurate inventory records and par levels.


• Monitor product usage to minimize waste and over-pouring.


• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries.


• Report inventory discrepancies to the Bar Manager.

Cash Handling & POS

• Ensure accurate cash handling and register procedures.


• Verify bartender cash-outs and tip reporting.


• Review voids, discounts, and comps for accuracy.


• Assist with POS updates for beverage menus and promotions.

Compliance & Safety

• Enforce responsible alcohol service and ID verification policies.


• Ensure compliance with North Carolina ABC regulations.


• Maintain health, sanitation, and safety standards.


• Verify that all opening and closing checklists are completed.


• Report accidents, incidents, and safety concerns promptly.

Scheduling & Administrative Support

• Assist with scheduling bar staff based on business needs.


• Monitor labor costs during shifts.


• Complete shift reports and communicate operational issues to management.


• Help maintain training records and employee documentation.

Preferred Experience

• Previous Assistant Bar Manager experience.


• High-volume sports bar, restaurant, or entertainment venue experience.


• Experience with Toast POS or similar systems.


• ServSafe Alcohol or TIPS Certification.