Bar Operations Lead & Beer Program Specialist

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision options

Supplementary accident and criticalIll

401(k) participation

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Employee discounts and more!

Job summary

Barcade in Detroit is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support our General Manager in daily operations, guest experience, and brand standards across the bar, kitchen, and arcade areas.

You will lead designated service shifts, train and coach staff, manage timekeeping and attendance, handle beer program ordering and education, and oversee cash drops, with one bartending shift per week. This role requires flexibility for late nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in bar or restaurant management with service leadership.
• Full-time availability, including late nights, holidays and weekend shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead service teams and manage floor operations.
• Strong organizational skills for scheduling, timekeeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of craft beer styles, service standards and storage.
• Willingness to learn light game maintenance (training provided).
• TIPS and CBS certification within 90 days (or already certified).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage designated service shifts with focus on timing, pace and guest experience.
• Assist in training and onboarding new hires; coaching and staff development.
• Submit time and attendance records and complete cash drop documentation.
• Manage the Beer Program, including ordering, inventory, POS, beer menus and education.
• Ensure front-of-house areas reflect Barcade’s standards of quality and brand identity.
• Support small repairs and maintenance tasks, particularly in the game area.
• One bartending shift per week.

Skills

Service leadership

Staff training

Guest experience

Scheduling

Timekeeping

Leadership

TIPS and CBS certified

Tools

POS administration

Inventory management

Cash handling

Job description

Barcade in Detroit is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support our General Manager in daily operations, guest experience, and brand standards across the bar, kitchen, and arcade areas.

You will lead designated service shifts, train and coach staff, manage timekeeping and attendance, handle beer program ordering and education, and oversee cash drops, with one bartending shift per week. This role requires flexibility for late nights and weekends.