Bar Services Manager

Distinctive Catering; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinctive Catering is looking for a passionate Service Manager to lead bar service operations from our central facility. You will manage logistics, staff, and inventory while ensuring exemplary hospitality. This role offers unique challenges across diverse events, requiring strong leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance offered at a reduced cost

Paid time off

Free meals

Monthly bonus potential based on profit sharing

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of management experience in food & beverage or hospitality.
• TIPS Certification required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate off-premise bar services.
• Recruit, hire, train, and schedule bartenders for events.
• Maintain inventories and cost control records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Distinctive Catering is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to oversee all aspects of our bar service operations. This leadership role is based out of our central facility and supports events across multiple venues. You will manage logistics, staff, inventory, and on-site execution — all while setting the tone for hospitality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate the delivery of off-premise bar services.
• Order all liquor, beer, wine, mixers, and bar supplies from authorized vendors
• Maintain accurate inventories, usage reports, and cost control records
• Recruit, hire, train, and schedule bartenders for up to 20+ events weekly during peak season
• Provide on-site support at events to coach staff and uphold quality and service standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local venues and promote Distinctive Catering as a preferred vendor
• Ensure compliance with all local and state alcohol service regulations
• Collaborate with support other departments as needed to ensure seamless event execution.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of management experience in food & beverage or hospitality and a strong bartending background is required.
• TIPS Certification (required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple events simultaneously

Why Work at Distinctive Catering?

• Work with an engaged and experienced leadership team
• Diverse event settings and challenges
• Creative freedom and the opportunity to shape the future of the Bar Services division
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on both the company and the experiences of thousands of guests
• $50,000 +
• Additional monthly bonus potential based on profit sharing
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance offered at a reduced cost
• Paid time offpackage
• Free meals
• This is an exciting career opportunity with a financially stable and growing company. If you’re interested in learning more about what Distinctive Catering has to offer, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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