Lead Bartender

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Job Summary

Biggin's West is looking for an experienced, energetic, and dependable Lead Bartender to help lead our bar team in a fast-paced sports bar and nightlife environment. This position is more than bartending—you'll be responsible for setting the tone behind the bar, coaching staff, maintaining service standards, and helping drive sales while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate thrives in high-volume environments, leads by example, and understands that great bartending is equal parts hospitality, efficiency, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Lead bartenders during shifts and help maintain a positive, professional team culture
  • Deliver exceptional guest service while preparing beverages accurately and efficiently
  • Ensure bar guests are acknowledged promptly and receive timely service
  • Coach and train bartenders on recipes, service standards, upselling, and responsible alcohol service
  • Assist management with opening and closing procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards throughout the bar
  • Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering needs to management
  • Accurately process transactions through POS systems and maintain proper cash-handling procedures
  • Help execute special events, promotions, watch parties, trivia nights, and themed events
  • Address guest concerns professionally and resolve issues when possible
  • Ensure compliance with all state and local alcohol regulations
  • Lead by example regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and professionalism

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years bartending experience in a high-volume bar, nightclub, sports bar, or restaurant environment
  • Previous leadership, training, or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of cocktails, beer, liquor, and responsible alcohol service
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure during busy shifts
  • Experience using POS systems and handling cash accurately
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Reliable transportation and strong attendance record
  • Ability to stand for 12+ hours and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

What We're Looking For

  • A leader who earns respect through work ethic and attitude
  • Someone who can motivate a team while holding staff accountable
  • A bartender who understands speed without sacrificing guest experience
  • A problem solver who can make decisions and keep operations running smoothly
  • A team player who takes pride in creating a fun, energetic atmosphere

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly wage plus tips
  • Leadership & advancement opportunities
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Fun, high-energy work environment

If you're ready to lead from the front, create memorable guest experiences, and help build one of Wichita's best bar teams, we'd love to meet you.

Pay: $25.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid training

Application Question(s):

  • What work schedule are you looking for or wanting to work? Please be as specific as possible.
  • Are you available nights, weekends, holidays, and special events?
  • Biggin's West is part sports bar, part nightlife, part entertainment venue. We do trivia, karaoke, DJs, watch parties, special events, and sometimes get extremely busy. What experience do you have working in that type of environment? Please tell me about all of your bartending experience & the busiest bar you have worked at.
  • What do you think separates a lead bartender from a regular bartender?

Experience:

  • Bartending: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Required)
  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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