Lead Bartender

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Charlotte is seeking a Lead Bartender to oversee daily bar operations, craft innovative cocktails, and lead a high-energy team. You’ll recruit, train, and coach bartenders, manage inventory and costs, and ensure compliance with alcohol service standards.

Join a vibrant, dog-friendly venue that blends crafted drinks with exceptional guest experiences. You’ll lead by example in a fast-paced environment, develop seasonal beverage programs, and collaborate with leadership to

Qualifications

• Previous Lead Bartender or bar leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and craft cocktails.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Outstanding communication and guest service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing inventory, ordering, and beverage costs.
• Comfortable with POS systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day bar operations to ensure fast, high-quality service.
• Create and maintain seasonal cocktail menus and beverage offerings.
• Recruit, train, coach, and inspire bartenders and barbacks to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stocking, and cost controls.
• Maintain compliance with alcohol service, health, and safety regulations.
• Resolve guest concerns and create positive experiences that bring customers back.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting bar environment.
• Partner with resort leadership to develop promotions, events, and beverage programs that drive sales and guest engagement.
• Monitor bar performance, analyze key metrics, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Team development

Mixology

Communication

Calm under pressure

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Are you a bartender who thrives in a high-energy environment, loves creating memorable guest experiences, and enjoys leading a team? Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Charlotte is looking for an experienced Lead Bartender to oversee our bar operations while helping create one of Charlotte's most unique social destinations.

At Lucky Dog Bark & Brew, we're more than a bar, we're a community where craft beverages, great people, and happy dogs come together. If you're passionate about hospitality, leadership, and mixology, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As our Lead Bartender, you'll be responsible for the overall success of the bar, ensuring every guest enjoys exceptional service while leading and developing a high-performing team.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the bar, ensuring efficient service and an outstanding guest experience.
• Create and maintain innovative seasonal cocktail menus and beverage offerings.
• Recruit, train, coach, and inspire bartenders and barbacks to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stocking, and cost controls while minimizing waste.
• Maintain compliance with all alcohol service, health, and safety regulations.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and create positive experiences that keep customers coming back.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting bar environment.
• Partner with resort leadership to develop promotions, events, and beverage programs that drive sales and guest engagement.
• Monitor bar performance, analyze key metrics, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who:

• Loves creating memorable guest experiences.
• Brings creativity and passion to beverage development.
• Leads by example with professionalism and integrity.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Solves problems quickly and remains calm under pressure.
• Takes pride in developing others and building a positive team culture.

Requirements

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Lead Bartender, Head Bartender, or in a bar leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and craft cocktails.
• A proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Outstanding communication and guest service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing inventory, ordering, and beverage costs.
• Comfortable working with POS systems and technology.