Lead Bartender

Legends Hospitality, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Lead Bartender for Pechanga Arena San Diego to oversee bar operations and supervise bartending staff during events. This role emphasizes staff direction, compliance with alcohol regulations, inventory and cash accountability, and delivering exceptional guest experiences at high-profile venues.

The position is part-time and event-based, located at Pechanga Arena San Diego. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; candidates should be prepared to

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of bartending experience.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices.
• RBS Certification required or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating POS systems and handling cash transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced event environment.
• Strong guest service and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily bar operations at assigned locations.
• Assign bartenders and support staff to stations based on demand.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Train staff on policies, beverage standards, guest service, and responsible service.
• Ensure bars are stocked and prepared before events.
• Monitor service speed, beverage quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate staffing adjustments during events.
• Ensure proper cash handling and POS procedures are followed.
• Support opening/closing cash reconciliation and inventory counts.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in bar areas.
• Provide direct bartending support during peak periods when needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Bartending experience

Leadership

RBS Certification

POS / Cash handling

Guest service

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Alcohol service knowledge

Job description

POSITION: Lead Bartender

DEPARTMENT: Concessions F&B

REPORTS TO: F&B Supervisor / Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Hourly

LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Through industry-leading hospitality and food and beverage operations, Legends creates memorable guest experiences in some of the world's premier sports and entertainment venues.

THE ROLE

The Lead Bartender is responsible for overseeing bar operations and bartending staff during events. This role serves as the operational leader of assigned bar locations and is accountable for staff direction, responsible alcohol service compliance, inventory management, cash accountability, and guest satisfaction. The Lead Bartender is expected to manage bar operations and supervise bartending staff rather than routinely serving guests behind the bar. The Lead may provide direct bartending support during periods of high guest demand, staffing shortages, or when directed by venue leadership.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership & Team Management
  Direct and oversee the daily operation of assigned bar locations.
  Assign bartenders and support staff to stations based on operational needs.
  Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback.
  Train team members on company policies, beverage standards, guest service expectations, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
  Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism among bar staff.
  Serve as the first point of escalation for operational and employee concerns.
• Bar Operations
  Ensure bars are properly stocked, organized, and prepared before guest arrival.
  Monitor service speed, beverage quality, and operational efficiency throughout events.
  Coordinate staffing adjustments based on guest demand and event activity.
  Ensure all beverages are prepared and served according to established recipes and standards.
  Communicate operational issues and product shortages to management.
  Support event execution and operational objectives established by Food & Beverage leadership.
• Alcohol Compliance
  Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and venue alcohol regulations.
  Monitor responsible beverage service practices.
  Verify identification procedures are consistently followed.
  Address intoxication concerns and service issues according to company policy.
  Promote a safe environment for guests and team members.
• Guest Experience
  Ensure exceptional guest service standards are maintained.
  Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.
  Support team members in addressing guest complaints and service recovery situations.
  Monitor guest satisfaction and service quality throughout events.
• Inventory & Cash Accountability
  Assist with inventory counts, product monitoring, and replenishment activities.
  Verify proper cash handling and POS procedures are followed.
  Support opening and closing cash reconciliation processes.
  Assist with product usage tracking and reporting.
  Maintain accountability for assigned operational areas.
• Safety & Sanitation
  Ensure bar areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation standards.
  Promote workplace safety and report safety concerns immediately.
  Monitor compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures.
  Ensure employees maintain proper appearance, uniforms, and professional conduct.
• Additional Duties
  Provide direct bartending support during peak business periods when necessary.
  Assist with beverage operations throughout the venue as directed.
  Perform other duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one (1) year of bartending experience required.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices.
• Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification required or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating POS systems and handling cash transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced event environment.
• Strong guest service and conflict-resolution skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced event environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a part-time, event-based position located at Pechanga Arena San Diego. Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other event-related schedules.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans to apply.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.