Assistant GM, Bar Leadership – Growth & Events

Pouring With Heart; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability & Life Insurance

Career & Learning Development

Community Impact programs

Team & Company Outings

Leadership Perks: travel stipends &优

Job summary

Pouring With Heart in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Assistant General Manager to partner with the GM, identify growth areas, and build leadership foundations. This role blends learning with active management to drive bar success and guest satisfaction.

You will lead by example, mentor peers, manage events and budgets, and ensure operational excellence while upholding the bar’s culture of hospitality. This is a path toward general management within a vibrant community-focused bar.

Qualifications

• Prior bar or managerial experience in hospitality preferred.
• 3+ years of bartending experience in a high-volume or cocktail-focused environment preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while keeping a calm, positive demeanor.
• Strong product knowledge in spirits, beer, and cocktails with curiosity to expand expertise.
• Ability to balance creativity with financial awareness (menu costing, waste reduction, ROI tracking).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with both staff and guests.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Team-oriented leader with the ability to delegate, coach, and support peers.
• Must be 21+ and hold valid certifications for responsible beverage service (varies by state).

Responsibilities

• Partner with your General Manager to identify leadership goals and areas for growth.
• Collaborate on cocktail menus, ensuring creativity, guest appeal, and cost-efficiency.
• Support planning and execution of events, activations, and community engagements aligned with the bar’s brand.
• Partner with vendors and marketing teams to drive exposure, awareness, and revenue growth.
• Close the bar and handle cash nightly from drops and tip outs.
• Track guest feedback, event ROI, and revenue trends to inform decision-making.
• Assist with weekly budgets, inventory, and ordering to support financial goals.
• Develop systems that improve consistency in service, prep, and operations.
• Support the Bar Leadership Team by leading by example, mentoring peers, and fostering a culture of hospitality and accountability.
• Participate in training sessions, team meetings, and leadership development workshops.
• Represent Pouring With Heart’s values of community, camaraderie, and connection in every interaction.

Skills

Bar Leadership

Management Experience

Bartending 3+ yrs

Multitasking

Product Knowledge

Menu Costing

ROI Tracking

Communication

Leadership & Coaching

RBS Certification

Job description

Pouring With Heart in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Assistant General Manager to partner with the GM, identify growth areas, and build leadership foundations. This role blends learning with active management to drive bar success and guest satisfaction.

You will lead by example, mentor peers, manage events and budgets, and ensure operational excellence while upholding the bar’s culture of hospitality. This is a path toward general management within a vibrant community-focused bar.