Bar Lead

ASM Global•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Bar Lead supports bar operations for facility events, ensuring service standards, product quality, and client satisfaction. The role helps plan bar setup, products, staffing, and operational needs; guides bar staff; and oversees event-time service, cleanliness, organization, and compliance with operational standards. The Bar Lead also helps execute beverage service and maximize sales opportunities, monitors inventory and ordering needs, and ensures proper cash handling and point-of-sale procedures. The position provides day-to-day leadership and direction to bar employees, coordinates assignments and workflow, supports training and development, and coaches staff on service expectations and operational standards. It communicates employee performance concerns and operational issues to Food & Beverage management and works in partnership with management to follow department policies and procedures. The role requires at least two years of Food & Beverage experience, preferably in a bar or high-volume beverage service environment. It involves flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work in a fast-paced event environment. Duties may require working inside or outside the facility, moving throughout it, lifting at least 30 pounds, standing for extended periods, and talking and hearing.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Food & Beverage, preferably in a bar or high-volume beverage service environment.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Excellent customer service and guest relations skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of bartending operations, beverage service, and point-of-sale systems.
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and resolve operational challenges during events.
Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices and applicable regulations.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and familiarity with point-of-sale systems.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, including management.
Ability to demonstrate leadership while maintaining a team-oriented approach.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to regular business hours.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume event environment.
Ability to move throughout the facility, lift a minimum of 30 lbs., stand for extended periods during events, and talk and hear.
May be required to work inside or outside of the building as needed by events.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Support bar operations for facility events to ensure service standards, product quality, and client satisfaction.
Assist in establishing bar setup, product, staffing, and operational needs for assigned events.
Provide direction and guidance to bartenders and bar staff to ensure efficient and consistent service.
Assist management with work plans, scheduling, product ordering, and assigning daily responsibilities.
Oversee bar operations during events, including service, cleanliness, organization, and compliance with operational standards.
Assist with beverage service execution and maximizing bar sales opportunities during facility events.
Monitor inventory levels, assist with inventory counts, and communicate ordering needs to management.
Ensure proper cash handling, point-of-sale procedures, and adherence to established policies.
Monitor bar staff performance and provide coaching and guidance as needed.
Communicate operational concerns, staffing needs, and service issues to Food & Beverage management.
Assist with monitoring labor, beverage sales, and operational efficiency.
Ensure bar areas are stocked, maintained, and secured before, during, and after events.
Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to employees assigned to bar operations.
Assist with coordinating staff assignments and monitoring workflow during events.
Support the training and development of bartenders and bar staff.
Communicate employee performance concerns, attendance issues, and operational challenges to management.
Help maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
Work in partnership with Food & Beverage management to ensure department policies and procedures are followed.