Front of House Bar Manager | $45k$53k + Bonus | Lead 20+ Bartender Team

Front of House Bar Manager

Top Shooters – Columbia, IL

Pay: $45,000 – $53,000 salary + performance bonuses

Schedule: Full-time management schedule (typically 5 shifts per week). Includes nights, weekends, and peak league/event nights

About Us

At Top Shooters, we’re more than a place that says we have a positive culture. We work hard to actually live it.

No role here is too small to have a voice. Our team is encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and be part of improving how we operate. We do the kind of volume that competes with large franchise restaurants, but we’ve kept the feel of a locally owned business where people know each other and work as a team.

Our ownership and management team emphasize collaboration, accountability, and follow-through. If we say we’re going to do something, we take that seriously.

We’re looking for a strong floor leader to help run one of the busiest bars in the area. This role is ideal for someone who has supervised in a high-volume environment and is ready to step into a true management position.

You’ll be one of two Front of House Managers working alongside our GM, AGM, and Kitchen Manager to keep service running smoothly and the bartender team performing at a high level.

What You’ll Own 

• Lead shifts as Manager on Duty and keep service running smoothly in a high-volume bar environment


• Schedule and manage a team of 20+ bartenders (coverage, swaps, staffing levels)


• Coach and support the bartender team while maintaining strong guest service on the floor

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• Build and maintain a reliable bartender schedule that properly staffs busy nights without blowing labor


• Establish strong floor presence and earn the respect of the FOH and BOH team on duty


• Keep shifts organized and service flowing during peak nights and league events

What You'll Be Doing

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be on the floor, supporting staff, solving problems, and making sure the bar runs smoothly from open to close.

Responsibilities include:

• Running opening and closing manager shifts


• Leading pre-shift walk-throughs and operational checks


• Counting drawers and maintaining accurate cash/tip logs


• Monitoring service flow and stepping in when needed


• Scheduling and managing a team of 20+ bartenders


• Adjusting staffing levels based on events, leagues, and volume


• Addressing guest concerns and keeping service standards high


• Coordinating with kitchen and other managers during service


• Maintaining organization, inventory, and compliance standards
  

What We're Looking For

• Previous management or supervisor experience in a bar or restaurant


• Experience scheduling and managing larger teams (18+ staff preferred)


• Strong understanding of bar operations and high-volume service


• Someone who leads by example and stays calm during busy shifts


• A manager who can balance staff leadership, guest service, and operations

Why People Like Working Here

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities


• Leadership role with real input on operations


• Supportive ownership and management team


• Fast-paced environment where strong managers thrive

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