Bar Lead

The Growler; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

California sick pay

CalSavers retirement plan

Job summary

The Growler in Danville, California is seeking a Bar Lead (Lead Bartender) to oversee daily bar operations, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and support management by maintaining high standards of service, efficiency, and cleanliness. This role blends direct guest interaction with leadership duties, including inventory, coaching, and cocktail menu development.

2–3 years bartending experience with shift-lead experience is preferred; valid alcohol server certification and food handler’s card

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of bartending experience; shift lead/supervisor a plus.
• Deep knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and craft beer.
• Valid local alcohol server certification (e.g., TIPS, SERVSAFE) and food handler’s card.
• Closings shift, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift behind the bar to ensure drinks are executed consistently, efficiently, and to established recipe standards.
• Train, mentor, and coach staff on service etiquette, speed, safety, and product knowledge.
• Assist management with routine inventory counts, order placements, stock organization.
• Oversee daily prep, enforce health and safety codes, and ensure cleaning checklists are completed.
• Cultivate a welcoming environment, build rapport with regulars, and resolve guest issues during shifts.
• Collaborate with management to develop seasonal cocktail menus and optimize back-bar product selection.

Skills

Bartending

Shift lead

Customer service

Cocktail knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Bar Lead (Lead Bartender)

Job Summary

The Bar Lead oversees daily bar operations, ensures excellent guest experiences, and supports management by maintaining high standards of service, efficiency, and cleanliness. This role balances direct guest interaction with administrative and leadership duties, including inventory control, team coaching, and cocktail menu development.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Leadership: Act as the shift lead behind the bar, ensuring drinks are executed consistently, efficiently, and to established recipe standards.
• Team Guidance: Train, mentor, and coach any new staff on service etiquette, speed, safety, and product knowledge.
• Inventory & Ordering: Assist management with routine inventory counts, order placements, stock organization,
• Quality & Prep Management: Oversee daily prep, enforce strict health and safety codes, and ensure deep-cleaning checklists are completed.
• Guest Relations: Cultivate a welcoming environment, build rapport with regulars, and professionally resolve guest complaints or issues during shifts.
• Program Innovation: Collaborate with management to develop seasonal cocktail menus, optimize back-bar product selection, and design high-margin drink features.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of bartending experience, with prior experience as a shift lead or supervisor a plus.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and craft beer curation. Proficient with modern POS systems.
• Certifications: Valid local alcohol server certification (e.g., TIPS, SERVSAFE) and food handler’s card.
• Schedule: This is a closing shift, nights and weekends.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Lifting Capacity: Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs and up to 100+ lbs occasionally (e.g., maneuvering or rolling full kegs) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Stamina: Ability to remain standing, walking, and moving actively for the duration of the shift.
• Mobility: Regular bending, twisting, reaching overhead, crouching.
• Dexterity: Continuous use of hands and wrists for pouring, shaking cocktails, handling glassware, and operating POS systems

Compensation.

Lead wage package plus tips. California sick pay, Cal savers. We love providing a flexible schedule and work hard to accommodate your lifestyle requests, provided we can maintain full bar coverage.