Lead Bartender

Pins Mechanical Co.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

Pins Mechanical Co. in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Lead Bartender to support the bar team and management while leading in your assigned area. You will ensure guests receive exceptional service and a smooth operation.

You will manage opening/closing duties, maintain bar organization, and stay knowledgeable about the menu, recipes, and promotions. This role requires a fast-paced, high-volume environment and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume bartending and fast-paced settings.
• Ability to deliver exceptional guest service with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork under pressure.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day bar operations as directed by management.
• Deliver exceptional beverage service in accordance with company standards.
• Follow proper cash handling procedures.
• Escalate issues to management when needed to resolve guest concerns.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the entire bar.
• Know menu, cocktail recipes, and current promotions.
• Ensure proper pouring and ringing in drinks in the POS.
• Anticipate needs of guests and colleagues and assist proactively.
• Perform pre-opening or closing duties as assigned.

Skills

High-volume bartending

Guest service

Communication

Flexible schedule

POS knowledge

Job description

Position Overview

As a Lead Bartender, your top priority is to support your team members and management team to ensure every guest receives exceptional service while being the lead in your assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day bar operations as directed by management
• Deliver exceptional beverage service in accordance with company standards
• Follow proper cash handling procedures
• Respond to and resolve any issues or concerns that may arise on shift by escalating issues to management
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the entire bar.
• Maintain expert knowledge of our menu, cocktail recipes, and current promotions.
• Respond appropriately to shift issues or guest concerns and elevate matters to manager
• Certify team members are pouring and ringing in drinks properly in the POS, and communicate concerns to management
• Anticipate needs of guests and colleagues, assist without having to be asked.
• Perform pre-opening or closing duties of location as assigned by manager

Skills And Abilities

• High-volume bartending experience required
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional guest service in a fast paved environment
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, and/or lifting heavy items for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Current Floor Managers preferred

Supplemental pay

• Tips

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount