Bar Leadership: Assistant GM to Grow & Lead

Pouring With Heart; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

EAP

Disability & life insurance

Career development

Community outreach

Team outings

Leadership perks

Job summary

Pouring With Heart in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Assistant General Manager to advance to General Manager through leadership growth. You will work with the GM to set growth paths, shape menus with cost awareness, and lead events and community engagements.

The role blends learning with active management to elevate service and profitability. Ideal candidates bring bar/managerial hospitality experience, strong product knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style focused on hospitality,

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.
• 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 management

Bartending 3+ yrs

Multitasking

Product knowledge

Menu costing

Communication

Leadership

Team coaching

Beverage certifications

Job description

Pouring With Heart in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Assistant General Manager to advance to General Manager through leadership growth. You will work with the GM to set growth paths, shape menus with cost awareness, and lead events and community engagements.

The role blends learning with active management to elevate service and profitability. Ideal candidates bring bar/managerial hospitality experience, strong product knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style focused on hospitality,