Lead Bartender – (Honky-Tonk | Live Music | High-Energy Nights)
Join us at The Honkytonk @ Oak + Iron, Downtown Jackson's newest destination for cold drinks, live country music, and unforgettable nights. This isn't your typical cocktail bar—it's a true honky-tonk. Think live bands, line dancing, packed weekends, and a crowd that's ready to have a great time.
We're looking for a Lead Bartender who can do more than make great drinks. You'll help set the pace behind the bar, lead by example during busy shifts, support and coach the bartending team, and help create an atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, enjoy leading a team, and know how to keep the energy high when the dance floor is packed, we want to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Lead the bar team during service, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional guest experiences
- Serve beer, whiskey, and cocktails quickly, accurately, and consistently in a high-volume environment
- Train, mentor, and support bartenders while promoting teamwork and accountability
- Help manage bar inventory, restocking, organization, and cleanliness throughout each shift
- Maintain quality standards for drink preparation, presentation, and guest service
- Check IDs and ensure compliance with all alcohol service laws and company policies
- Work closely with management, barbacks, servers, and security to keep operations running smoothly
- Help resolve guest concerns professionally and maintain a fun, welcoming atmosphere
What We're Looking For
- Previous bartending experience required, with leadership or lead bartender experience preferred
- Experience in high-volume bars, live music venues, or dive bar environments
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
- Ability to stay calm, organized, and positive during busy shifts
- Excellent guest service skills and the ability to read the room and set the tone
- Reliable, dependable, and willing to lead by example
- Must be 21+ and available to work nights, weekends, and special events
What You Get
- Competitive hourly pay + excellent tip potential
- Leadership opportunity with a growing, brand-new concept
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee discounts
- A fun, high-energy work environment with live music every week
- Opportunities for growth as Oak + Iron continues to expand
If you're the kind of bartender who loves leading from the front, thrives when the music's loud and the bar's packed, and takes pride in building a great team and an even better guest experience, we'd love to have you behind our bar. Apply today and help bring The Honkytonk @ Oak + Iron to life.
Pay: From $6.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Bartending: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jackson, MI 49201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jackson, MI 49201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
