Bar Lead - East Ridge, TN

st-group-careers; East Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (Vision & Dental)

Flexible Spending Account

Disability plans

Life insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Cigars International in East Ridge, TN is seeking a Bar Lead to supervise high‑volume beverage service and mentor bar staff. You will ensure fast, friendly service, proper pouring and drink preparation, and adherence to safety and quality standards while enhancing the customer experience.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of bar/restaurant supervision, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of bar/restaurant supervisor experience in a high-volume bar setting.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work during peak hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar staff to ensure patrons receive excellent drinks, food, and CI customer experience.
• Manage bartender pouring levels and proper mixing/serving of drinks.
• Coach and train team members to meet company standards.
• Perform daily cash handling duties and bartending as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness, and local regulations.
• Inventory management: order, receive, and count supplies from vendors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Bar supervision

Leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Bar Lead - East Ridge, TN

Posting Start Date: 7/15/25

East Ridge, Tennessee, 37412,

Working for one of our world-class brands means being part of a great working environment and collaborating with people from all corners of the world on a product you are proud of.

Summary:

We are searching for a committed, energetic Bar Lead who would enjoy work in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The Bar Lead will directly work with the bar staff to ensure that patrons are receiving excellent drinks, food, and the CI customer experience. You will also manage and oversee bartender pouring levels and proper mixing/serving of drinks, customer service, and speed of service. Listen to customer and employee feedback to help execute promotional events and service levels. Understand and communicate business objectives to the bar staff, to help increase profits and maximize customer experience satisfaction. You should also be able to work with diverse personalities and diffuse tense situations.

What can you expect in as a Bar Lead with Cigars International?

• Accurately ordering, receiving and counting inventory from vendors.
• Creating a culture of accountability for staff including but not limited to all quality, safety, and customer service procedures
• Maintaining all necessary save serve certifications and ensuring staff comply with all local and state regulations.
• Adhere to the company’ cleanliness and organizational standards
• Coaching and training team members to ensure company performance and customer service standard are met.
• Creating a fun and safe atmosphere for patrons and staff.
• Performing daily cash handling duties
• Bartending as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Your areas of knowledge and expertise (that matter the most for this role):

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of bar/restaurant supervisor experience in a high volume bar setting
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Thrives in a fast paced environment
• Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Willingness to work during peak hours including nights, weekends and holidays

We value our employees and in addition to our competitive salaries, we offer a competitive benefit package to our talented team members including:

• Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Disability Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

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Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.