FOH Shift Lead: Bars, Service & Events

Slows Bar BQ; Berkley (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health insurance

PTO

Career growth

Job summary

Slows Bar BQ is seeking experienced FOH leaders for a hybrid role split between supervision, bartending, and serving. The FOH Shift Lead supervises daily restaurant operations, ensures high guest service standards, and helps maintain profitability.

Ideal candidates manage high-volume shifts, oversee labor, inventory, and staff training, and coordinate with kitchen and bar teams for events and catering. This is a hands-on role requiring leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering or off-site event execution.
• Working knowledge of craft beer, spirits, and beverage program management.
• Proven track record of staff leadership and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Front-of-House operations, ensuring service standards are met and guest concerns are resolved promptly.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of service staff; conduct performance reviews and manage scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health department regulations, safety standards, and alcohol service laws.
• Manage opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and inventory reporting.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar teams to execute private events, catering orders, and seasonal activations.

Skills

High-volume catering

Beverage program mgmt

Staff leadership

Job description

Slows Bar BQ is seeking experienced FOH leaders for a hybrid role split between supervision, bartending, and serving. The FOH Shift Lead supervises daily restaurant operations, ensures high guest service standards, and helps maintain profitability.

Ideal candidates manage high-volume shifts, oversee labor, inventory, and staff training, and coordinate with kitchen and bar teams for events and catering. This is a hands-on role requiring leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and