Assistant Manager/Head Bartender

Bar Grazie; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

RC Dugans in East Meadow, NY seeks an experienced Head Bartender/Assistant Manager to lead the bar and support restaurant operations. You will oversee daily bar activities, ensure top drink quality, train staff, and help manage inventory and guest relations in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll join the leadership team, contribute to growth, and help create a vibrant guest experience with energetic service and effective cost control. Flexible evenings and weekends expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bartending and/or restaurant leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, beer and bar operations.
• Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Confident leadership skills without the ego.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Organized, dependable and comfortable making decisions.
• Able to coach, motivate and hold a team accountable.
• Comfortable with POS systems, cash handling and inventory.
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day bar operations, including inventory, cash handling, scheduling and organization.
• Lead, train and motivate the bartending team.
• Maintain consistent drink quality, presentation and service standards.
• Help develop creative, profitable cocktails and beverage offerings.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, stocked and ready for service.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with liquor laws.
• Set the tone behind the bar and ensure fast, friendly service.

Skills

Bartending leadership

Spirits knowledge

Cocktail creation

Team motivation

Guest service

POS systems

Inventory control

Decision making

Tools

POS systems

Job description

HEAD BARTENDER / ASSISTANT MANAGER

RC Dugans | East Meadow, NY

Know how to run a bar, lead a team AND keep the energy high when the place is packed? We want to meet you.

RC Dugans is looking for an experienced Head Bartender/Assistant Manager who knows the hospitality industry inside and out. We’re looking for someone who can make a great drink, command a busy bar, motivate a team and help keep the entire operation running smoothly.

This isn’t just another bartending position. You’ll be a key part of the leadership team and have a real hand in the continued growth of Dugans.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Lead the Bar:

• Oversee day-to-day bar operations, including inventory, cash handling, scheduling and organization.
• Lead, train and motivate the bartending team.
• Maintain consistent drink quality, presentation and service standards.
• Help develop creative, profitable cocktails and beverage offerings.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, stocked and ready for service.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with applicable liquor laws.
• Set the tone behind the bar and make sure guests receive fast, friendly and memorable service.

Help Lead the Restaurant:

• Work alongside the General Manager with daily restaurant operations.
• Assist with staff scheduling, payroll and guest relations.
• Help hire, onboard, train and develop team members.
• Step in, problem-solve and keep things moving during busy services.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and help turn problems into positive experiences.
• Assist with inventory, cost controls and operational efficiency.
• Help create a workplace where people actually want to show up and be part of the team.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 3+ years of bartending and/or restaurant leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, beer and bar operations.
• Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Confident leadership skills without the ego.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Organized, dependable and comfortable making decisions.
• Able to coach, motivate and hold a team accountable.
• Comfortable with POS systems, cash handling and inventory.
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights and weekends.

Most importantly, we want someone who gets hospitality. Someone who understands that a great bar is about more than what’s in the glass. It’s the service, the energy, the regulars, the team and the experience guests have from the second they walk in.

WHY DUGANS?

• Competitive compensation.
• Leadership role with room to grow.
• Opportunity to have a real impact on the bar program.
• Fast-paced, social work environment.
• Supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Established East Meadow sports bar with a loyal local following.

If you’re an experienced bartender and leader who’s ready for more responsibility, more ownership and an opportunity to help take the bar to the next level, we want to hear from you.

2314 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554