Bar Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor sales trends and manage the budget to maximize profitability.
• Track pour costs, handle cash reconciliation, and prevent shrinkage.
• Manage stock levels, place orders with suppliers, and negotiate favorable deals.
• Recruit, train, and schedule bartenders and barbacks.
• Delegate tasks, set performance expectations, and motivate the team during peak hours.
• Handle performance reviews, shift coverage, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a welcoming, clean, and organized bar environment.
• Curate and update drink menus, recipes, and promotional events.
• Diffuse tense customer situations and ensure a safe, fun atmosphere.
• Ensure strict compliance with local liquor laws, health codes, and age-verification procedures.
• Maintain all necessary beverage and food safety licenses.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–5 years of progressive bartending or hospitality management experience.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of mixology, beer, and spirits.
• Certifications: Valid alcohol service certifications (like TIPS).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, basic business math, and the ability to stand and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Vendor Relationships: Develop and maintain vendor relationships within the Wild Bill’s Tobacco brand including liquor, beer, cigars, and any other bar or retail merchants.
• Event Management: Plan and execute periodic events in the name of Wild Bill’s Tobacco including off-site and in house experiences.
• Brand Representative: To promote Wild Bill’s Tobacco Westland in the community and social media while shaping the positive perception of Wild Bill’s Tobacco core values.