Bar Supervisor

Lafayette Club • Minnetonka Beach, MN

7d • $0 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The historic Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach, MN is currently hiring for a full-time Bar Supervisor position. This is a benefits-eligible position that reports directly to the Member Dining Manager, with an estimated 35-40 hours per week. The role requires a motivated individual dedicated to their craft, with a deep understanding of elevated bar service, presence, and leadership. This is an opportunity to creatively build a bar program that meets member needs and business demands. Availability should be open to cover high-demand shifts, training, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory. Responsibilities include creating daily/weekly specials, seasonal drink menus, and promotions.

The Bar Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Member Bar, ensuring exceptional service standards, efficient operations, and a welcoming member experience. This position provides leadership to the bartending team through training, coaching, and performance management while maintaining accountability for inventory control, beverage program execution, and facility standards. The Bar Supervisor serves as a key ambassador of the Club's hospitality culture and is committed to delivering outstanding service to members and guests.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of bar supervisory experience
• Minimum of 7 years of total bar experience
• ServSafe and TIPS or comparable certifications
• Of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Strong leadership, training, and team development skills with the ability to coach staff and uphold service standards.
• Expertise in bar operations, inventory management, beverage program execution, and responsible alcohol service.
• Exceptional hospitality, communication, and relationship-building skills with a commitment to delivering outstanding member and guest experiences.
• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull, or lift, up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in a busy and sometimes loud back-of-the-house environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with restaurant and bar openings is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for opening and closing of the Member bar.
• Responsible for initial and ongoing Bartender training and evaluation.
• Responsible for all inventory management related to the Member bar.
• Responsible for creating and finalizing seasonal drink menus in collaboration with staff and management.
• Responsible for overall bar functionality and maintenance tracking.
• Responsible for revising and implementing bar cleaning and stocking procedures.
• Assures that all service standards are being met and maintained.
• Is the point of contact for all industry representatives.
• Mixes and serves alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages in a timely and responsible manner.
• Responsible for maintaining bar and bar tables in a clean and orderly condition.
• Responsible for restocking liquor, beer and wines according to restock list.
• Prepares drinks for service staff in a timely manner.
• Able to possess and utilize knowledge of all food and beverage menu items.
• Must be punctual for scheduled work-times, and present in a clean, neat, pressed uniform with nametag.
• Responsible for overall cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas
• Remain productive throughout their shift, assisting in the dining room if requested.
• Assures that opening/closing checklist duties are being completed.
• Assures the accuracy of Member tabs and charges.
• Must possess ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and maintain an active presence throughout service including bending, kneeling, stooping, carrying trays, and using stairs.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must serve members and guests graciously and with respect.
• Any other duties deemed appropriate and imperative by management.

Benefits

• High-level culinary work without sacrificing your quality of life
• New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flexible spending accounts
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Complimentary use of the golf course on Mondays during the season
• Complimentary lunch Tuesday - Sunday during the season

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed