Lead Bartender

16-Bit Bar+Arcade; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

16-Bit Bar+Arcade in Indianapolis is seeking a Lead Bartender to guide the bar team and ensure exceptional guest service. You will lead in your assigned area, maintain beverage quality, and uphold company standards for speed and accuracy.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to handle fast-paced service, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Join a high-energy team focused on delivering memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• High-volume bartending experience required.
• Exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Current Floor Managers preferred.

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 issues on shift by escalating to management.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the bar.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the menu, cocktails, and promotions.
• Escalate shift issues or guest concerns to management as needed.
• Certify staff pour/ring in drinks correctly in the POS and address concerns with management.
• Anticipate needs of guests and colleagues and assist proactively.
• Perform pre-opening or closing duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

High-volume bartending

Guest service

Communication

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.

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)s
• Employee discount