We are seeking an energetic, dependable Assistant Bar Manager to help oversee daily bar operations across our three premier hospitality destinations in Iowa City.

This role is ideal for a skilled lead bartender, head shift supervisor, or assistant manager ready to step into a multi-entity leadership role. You will support the management team in driving daily shift execution, maintaining high service standards, managing floor staff, and ensuring peak profitability during high-volume nightlife shifts and game days.

Key Responsibilities

Floor & Shift Leadership: Run active floor shifts, open/close venues, manage floor flow, and support bartenders and barbacks during high-volume hours.
Staff Support & Supervision: Assist with training, mentoring, and monitoring performance for front-of-house staff across all three venues.
Inventory & Cash Management: Assist with weekly inventory counts, restocking, draft line upkeep, register drawer check-outs, and safe drops.
Game Day & Event Execution: Coordinate floor logistics, bar stocking, and door/security presence for peak events, Hawkeye sports days, and weekend nightlife.
Quality & Safety Enforcement: Enforce strict ID checks, Iowa alcohol compliance standards, ServSafe guidelines, and facility cleanliness.
Problem Resolution: Address guest concerns, resolve shift bottlenecks, and manage staff schedules or call-outs promptly.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 2+ years of high-volume bartending, lead bartending, or shift supervisor experience in high-energy bars, sports bars, or nightlife venues.
Certifications: Iowa Responsible Beverage Service (I-PLEDGE) and ServSafe certifications (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Leadership Qualities: High energy, strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to lead by example under pressure.
Availability: Must have full flexibility to work late nights, weekends, game days, and holidays.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience
Opportunity for advancement to Full Bar Manager
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee discounts across all venue locations

Company Description

We are a leading local hospitality group operating three of Iowa City’s most popular nightlife, sports, and entertainment venues: Field House Bar & Grill, Union Bar & Grill, and Wrigleyville. Located in the heart of downtown near the University of Iowa campus, our multi-concept portfolio delivers everything from high-energy game-day watch parties to late-night dance floors. Under unified local ownership, our mission is to provide top-tier entertainment, exceptional service, and vibrant, community-focused experiences for students, locals, and Hawkeye fans alike.

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