Bar Leadership Assistant: Grow into General Manager

Pouring With Heart; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care: (Medical, Dental & Vision

401K: Access to a 401K retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short/Long Term Disability and Life 보험

Career & Learning Development

Community Impact

Team & Company Outings

Leadership Perks: Phone and Travel Sti

Job summary

Pouring With Heart in Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on Assistant General Manager to join the Bar Leadership Team. You will work closely with the General Manager to identify growth opportunities, develop leadership skills, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced setting.

You will help shape cocktail menus, manage events, budgets, and staff development while upholding the bar’s standards of hospitality and community connection.

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 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

Financial awareness

Communication

Leadership

Beverage service certs

Job description

Pouring With Heart in Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on Assistant General Manager to join the Bar Leadership Team. You will work closely with the General Manager to identify growth opportunities, develop leadership skills, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced setting.

You will help shape cocktail menus, manage events, budgets, and staff development while upholding the bar’s standards of hospitality and community connection.