AM Bar Lead

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Bar Lead to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Position Overview

The AM Bar Lead oversees daytime bar operations, ensuring high beverage standards, fast-paced service, and smooth day-to-day coordination. This role is responsible for opening the restaurant and bar, supervising daytime takeout orders, collecting shift checkouts, coordinating shift coverage and call-outs, maintaining beverage pars, and collaborating with leadership on recipe costing and menu development.

Key Responsibilities

1. AM Opening & Floor Readiness

• Complete full AM opening procedures for the restaurant and bar (walk-through, unlocking doors, bar well setup, juice/prep par checks, and draft line inspection).

• Ensure the bar is fully prepped, stocked, and organized for seamless daytime turnover into the evening shift.

1. Shift Coverage & Call-Out Resolution

• Serve as the first line of contact for bar team call-outs and attendance issues during the shift.

• Actively coordinate shift coverage by contacting off-duty staff or adjusting floor stations, keeping management informed of coverage solutions before seeking manager escalation.

1. Takeout & Delivery Oversight

• Monitor incoming daytime takeout, delivery, and online orders via the POS.

• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar to verify order accuracy, proper packaging, tamper-evident seals, and timely handoffs to guests and third-party delivery couriers.

• Manage order modifications, 86'd items across third-party platforms, and direct guest takeout inquiries.

1. Shift Checkouts & Reconciliation

• Collect end-of-shift checkout slips and closing reports from daytime floor staff and bartenders.

• Audit checkouts for completeness (e.g., verifying all open tables/tabs are closed and tip adjustments are finalized) and organize paperwork for management review.

• (Note: No direct till balancing, bank deposits, or cash management required).

1. POS, Comps & Voids

• Utilize supervisor-level POS permissions to perform authorized line-item comps, discounts, and item voids.

• Generate and submit a shift comp/void report to management at the end of each shift detailing reasons and totals for all adjustments.

1. Cocktail Development & Beverage Costing

• Formulate, recipe-test, and batch daytime beverage/cocktail offerings in collaboration with management.

• Calculate and maintain recipe costing to meet target beverage COGS, subject to final approval by the F&B Director.

1. Inventory & Par Management

• Partner with management to conduct weekly/monthly beverage inventory counts.

• Monitor stock rotation (FIFO), minimize waste/spoilage, and report ordering needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of High School education 

Minimum of two (2) years in restaurant/bar experience leading shifts without supervision

Certification in bartending preferred

Alcohol awareness certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively verbally 

Team player 

Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members 

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work flexible hours and shifts

Knowledge of local alcohol serving practices and standards

Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations

 

*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.