Supervisor, Bars

Area15•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Supervisor, Bars assists with daily operations across AREA15’s bar locations and leads bar teams during shifts. This hands-on leadership role works alongside bartenders and barbacks, setting service and safety standards and ensuring fast, accurate, responsible beverage service. The Supervisor coaches team members in real time on drink quality, speed, guest engagement, and ART! service standards. As the on-floor point of contact for the bar team, the Supervisor helps resolve guest concerns, supports inventory and cost control, and coordinates with operations, security, and event teams to align beverage service with guest volume and district events. The role also assists with staffing, training, hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and corrective action. Work includes varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
At least 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume bar, nightlife, or entertainment setting.
At least 1 year of supervisory or lead experience in a bar or beverage operation.
Valid Southern Nevada Health District food handler card and alcohol awareness (TAM) card.
Strong knowledge of spirits, beer, wine, cocktail preparation, and responsible alcohol service.
Experience with POS systems and inventory procedures.
Ability to lead teams across multiple locations at once and adjust quickly to changing guest volume.
Clear communication skills and ability to handle guest concerns and team issues calmly and professionally.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to understand, speak, read, and write English.
Ability to use AI tools effectively while exercising sound judgment, protecting confidential information, and complying with company policies.
Computer skills in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in an environment subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, flashing lights, and smoke.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, sun exposure, wind, rain, and extreme cold.
Comfort working in a creative, entrepreneurial start-up environment that introduces new concepts and innovations.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervising daily operations across AREA15 bar locations and help maintain guest service standards.
Work behind the bar during peak periods or when business needs require, including bartending, barbacking, restocking, and glassware runs.
Set an example for speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and guest engagement through hands-on work on the floor.
Check in with bartenders during shifts to remove obstacles, rebalance workloads, and provide needed supplies.
Support bar leadership in carrying out operational plans, service standards, and departmental goals.
Lead pre-shift meetings, assign stations and breaks, and adjust staffing between bars based on guest volume and event activity.
Assist with training, coaching, and accountability for bartenders and barbacks regarding drink accuracy, speed of service, cleanliness, and guest engagement.
Enforce responsible alcohol service, including ID verification, monitoring guest intoxication, and refusing service when appropriate.
Respond to and resolve guest concerns on the floor, escalating issues to leadership as needed.
Conduct bar opening and closing procedures, including setup, breakdown, POS reconciliation, and end-of-shift reporting.
Monitor bar restock requests and support weekly inventory counts to control waste, spillage, and cost of goods.
Ensure bar locations meet health department, liquor license, and AREA15 safety requirements.
Report equipment and maintenance issues and follow up until resolved.
Coordinate with operations, security, and event teams to support events, peak periods, and special activations.
Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and payroll accuracy for the bar team.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and corrective action for bar team members.
Use AI-enabled tools and technology effectively to improve productivity, efficiency, and decision-making, while exercising sound judgment and protecting confidential information.
Respond to time-sensitive matters.
Demonstrate ART! service standards in every guest interaction and adhere to department and company policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional, polished appearance in line with AREA15 standards.
Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.