Lead Bartender

16-Bit Bar + Arcade; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

16-Bit Bar + Arcade, located in Indianapolis, is seeking a Lead Bartender to guide a fast-paced team and uphold exceptional guest experiences. The role requires strong leadership, mastery of our beverage program, and the ability to ensure accurate cash handling while mentoring staff.

You will lead service during shifts, manage bar operations, and maintain a clean, organized environment. Ideal candidates bring high-volume bartending experience, excellent communication, and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Experience bartending in high-volume settings.
• Ability to deliver guest service quickly and accurately.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Capable of standing, walking, and lifting heavy items.
• Availability nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day bar operations as directed by management
• Deliver exceptional beverage service per company standards
• Follow proper cash handling procedures
• Resolve issues on shift by escalating to management
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the bar
• Maintain knowledge of menu, cocktails, and promotions
• Certify staff pours and POS accuracy; communicate concerns
• Anticipate guests' needs and assist proactively
• Perform opening or closing duties as assigned

Skills

High-volume bartending

Guest service excellence

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Flexible schedule

Floor management

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

16-Bit Bar + Arcade redefines how a night out is best played. With a name coined from the computer architecture that several of our 40+ vintage arcade games were built on, 16-Bit appeals to those looking for an alternative to the monotonous. From bar-going veterans to young open-minded, beer-centric types, to arcade game novices and enthusiasts, the nostalgic and playful vibe is for players of all types. The time has come to relive your childhood and party like it’s 1999, or 1989 for that matter.