Bartender Supervisor

Cambria Hotel - Boston Logan Airport; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Dynamic culture

Hotel opening

Job summary

Cambria Hotel - Boston Logan Airport seeks a Bartender Supervisor to lead bar operations, support the bartending team, and deliver an engaging beverage experience. This role combines bartending expertise with shift leadership, ensuring beverage quality, inventory control, cleanliness, and responsible service.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership behind the bar, coaching staff, and guest engagement, with PM/evening shifts and tips in addition to base pay.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bartending or bar leadership experience.
• Strong cocktail, beer, wine knowledge.
• Previous supervisory or shift-lead experience preferred.
• Strong guest service, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day bar operations and provide hands-on support during service.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes.
• Train, coach, and support bartenders and other bar team members.
• Maintain consistency in drink preparation, presentation, and portioning.
• Engage guests, provide beverage recommendations, create a welcoming bar experience.
• Support inventory counts, product organization, requisitions, and beverage usage awareness.
• Monitor bar setup, cleanliness, sanitation, glassware, garnishes, and supplies.
• Ensure accurate POS transactions, guest checks, and cash handling.
• Monitor responsible alcohol service per policies and procedures.
• Address guest concerns professionally and involve leadership when needed.
• Coordinate with culinary and front-of-house teams for efficient service flow.
• Maintain Cambria/Choice Hotels standards and policies.

Skills

Bartender leadership

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Communication

Job description

Overview

Join a dynamic opening team in a historic renovated building with a unique concept! The Cambria Hotel Boston Logan Airport is seeking a Bartender Supervisor to lead bar operations, support the bartending team, and deliver an engaging beverage experience.

Position Summary

The Bartender Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership behind the bar while maintaining beverage quality, service standards, inventory controls, cleanliness, and responsible alcohol service. This role combines bartending expertise with shift leadership and team support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day bar operations and provide hands‑on support during service
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non‑alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and standards
• Train, coach, and support bartenders and other team members assigned to the bar
• Maintain consistency in drink preparation, presentation, portioning, and guest service
• Engage guests, provide beverage recommendations, and create a welcoming bar experience
• Support inventory counts, product organization, requisitions, and awareness of beverage usage
• Monitor bar setup, cleanliness, sanitation, glassware, garnishes, and operating supplies
• Ensure accurate POS transactions, guest checks, room charges, cash handling, and shift closeout procedures
• Monitor responsible alcohol service and follow applicable policies and procedures
• Address guest concerns professionally and involve restaurant or hotel leadership when appropriate
• Coordinate with culinary and front‑of‑house teams to maintain efficient service flow
• Maintain compliance with Cambria/Choice Hotels standards and all property policies and procedures

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bartending or bar leadership experience preferred
• Strong cocktail, beer, wine, and beverage knowledge
• Previous supervisory or shift‑lead experience preferred
• Strong guest service, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced bar environment
• Flexible evening, weekend, and holiday availability

Compensation

$24–$28/hour + tips

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and position
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding hospitality portfolio
• Dynamic, team‑oriented culture
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting hotel opening

Schedule

• Primarily PM/evening shifts
• Weekends and holidays as business demands

Why Join Us?

Help build the identity of a new hotel bar from the opening stage forward. This role offers the opportunity to combine craft beverage knowledge, guest engagement, and hands‑on leadership.