Lead Bartender

Job Description

What Will You Do

• Create a welcoming and energetic bar atmosphere
• Provide outstanding, friendly, and knowledgeable service to all guests
• Make high-quality beverages consistently according to recipes and standards
• Handle guest concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Oversee daily bar setup, cleanliness, and organization
• Maintain equipment and coordinate repairs when needed
• Lead, coach, and motivate bartenders and bar support staff
• Train new hires on recipes, service standards, and procedures
• Set expectations for service speed, professionalism, and teamwork
• Act as the point of contact for all staff during shifts
• Manage inventory levels, ordering, and receiving of bar products
• Conduct regular inventory counts and minimize waste
• Monitor liquor, beer, and wine usage to control costs
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of all products
• Assist in creating and updating cocktail menus
• Stay current on beverage trends and industry innovations
• Recommend new products and seasonal offerings
• Support scheduling and staffing needs in coordination with management
• Track sales trends and bar performance metrics
• Aid in vendor relationships and product selection

What You Bring

• 2-4+ years bartending experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
• Open availability, including evenings and occasional weekends
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of inventory control and cost management
• Must meet all local alcohol service certification requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Organization and attention to detail
• Multitasking and time management
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• High level of accountability and professionalism

How To Apply

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents. We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Company

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.