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Bar Shift Lead (Full-Time)

Rhinegeist


Job Location:

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 August 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bar Shift Lead

Based in: Cincinnati Ohio

Position Type: Full-Time

Taproom Hours: Monday-Thursday: 3pm 10pm Friday-Saturday: Noon - 12am Sunday: Noon - 9pm

Company Overview:

Rhinegeist Brewery is a regional craft brewery based in the historic Over-The-Rhine in downtown Cincinnati Ohio. We have built a strong and dedicated team of employees that believe in the power of beer to bring people together create fantastic ideas and build a community. Our unique group of employees believes that it is our responsibility to make inspiring beverages and cultivate memorable experiences. We strive to find high-quality creative solutions with a fierce spirit of independence as we grow. At Rhinegeist we welcome all people and thrive on a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a new team member for our Bar Shift Lead position in Cincinnati Ohio. We are an upbeat and energetic group in search of a candidate who shares our passion for creativity and hard work. We are also looking for someone with ambition and positivity who is capable of multitasking and learning multiple functions within our sales organization. Task management is paramount and one must value customer service to be part of our Rhinegeist team.

We are looking for someone to help us continue our reputation for safe and friendly customer service. Our Bartenders help service our main taproom and our rooftop area when open. We offer a fun friendly and professional environment while offering opportunities for bartenders to grow their knowledge of craft beer. Additionally we offer wine and a cocktail program.

Our Bar Shift Leads work alongside taproom management to ensure the taproom is set for success for the upcoming week and event schedule. Tasks include checking in and putting away orders including beer wine liquor and dry goods batching cocktails stocking completing additional bar set ups. Knowledgeable of inventory control and draft systems a plus but on the job training is available.

Essential Functions:

  • Set up & break down of bars and taproom guest areas.
  • Provide knowledgeable excellent customer service to guests.
  • Accurately manage guest orders tabs and cash sales.
  • Keep a clean and organized workspace.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Taproom AV systems and set up.
  • Daily money management including safe counting and audits at the end of shifts.
  • Update daily tips through the POS system
  • Work as a bartender when scheduled
  • Ability to clean our draft systems
  • Ability to work well in a team setting.
  • Build an environment of exemplary customer service and motivated employees ensuring that the Taproom is an inspiring place to enjoy Rhinegeist beverages.
  • Maintain an outwardly positive and motivating attitude toward current and future taproom programming while interacting with staff and guests.
  • Train new staff members as needed.
  • Resolve and/or report staff or guest issues.
  • Participate in required beer education and workplace training classes.
  • Maintaining/Ensuring all guest areas are clean and safe.
  • Maintaining/Ensuring taproom BOH areas are clean and safe.
  • Stock kegs put away liquor and hard good orders
  • Cocktail batching
  • Set up of bars
  • All other tasks as assigned by Taproom Management.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work 2 weekends days (Friday Saturday Sunday)
  • Ability to work weekdays
  • Must be able to work on your feet for up to 8 hours
  • At least one year of experience in the hospitality industry
  • Knowledge of beer styles and brewing process

Even if you dont check every single box in this job description we encourage you to applyyour unique background might be exactly what our team needs. Additionally reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Benefits at Rhinegeist

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • 17 days of PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability/Additional Life Insurance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k Match Offered
  • 8 Company & 2 Personal Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Breakroom Snacks
  • Beer and Merchandise allowance


Required Experience:

Manager


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Rhinegeist Brewery brings people together in Cincinnati with a variety of craft beers, ciders, and unique experiences in our historic Over-the-Rhine taproom.

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