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Ray's Hometown Bar - Detroit

Bar Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site

Ray's is a hometown bar built on the belief that great hospitality never goes out of style. Known for creating welcoming spaces where everyone belongs, Ray's has earned a devoted following by ...

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THE PULPO GROUP

Bar Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

At The Pulpo Group, we believe a great bar is about far more than great cocktails. It's about ... Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. WHY JOIN THE PULPO GROUP? * Competitive ...

The Pulpo Group

Bar Manager

Ann Arbor, MI

Description At The Pulpo Group, we believe a great bar is about far more than great cocktails. It ... Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. WHY JOIN THE PULPO GROUP? * Competitive ...

The Pulpo Group

Bar Manager

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

At The Pulpo Group, we believe a great bar is about far more than great cocktails. It's about ... Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. WHY JOIN THE PULPO GROUP? * Competitive ...

Wild Bill's Tobacco

Bar Supervisor

Westland, MI · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description A bar supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Wild Bill's Tobacco bar. They are responsible for driving sales, managing inventory and pour costs, ensuring ...

Wild Bill's Tobacco

Bar Supervisor

Westland, MI · On-site

A bar supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Wild Bill's Tobacco bar. They are responsible for driving sales, managing inventory and pour costs, ensuring compliance with local liquor and ...

Smokey Bones

Bar Manager

Lansing, MI · On-site

$55K/yr

Smokey Bones serves lunch and dinner and has a full bar featuring a variety of bourbons and whiskeys; a selection of domestic, import, and local craft beers; and signature, handcrafted cocktails. We ...

Barbeque Integrated Inc

Bar Manager

Lansing, MI

$55K - $65K/yr

Smokey Bones serves lunch and dinner and has a full bar featuring a variety of bourbons and whiskeys; a selection of domestic, import, and local craft beers; and signature, handcrafted cocktails. We ...

The Gilmore Collection

Bar Back

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

... weekends, and holidays. • Capable of transporting heavy items like glass racks and cases of ... bar equipment like knives and blenders. • Excellent communication skills, capable of ...

Ghost Isle Brewery

Bar back

New Buffalo, MI · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Hello Everyone! Ghost Isle is looking to add a Bar back to our team! We are a dedicated ... Expect to work weekdays, weekends & holidays. During peak busy hours you may be under pressure to ...

Holiday Market

Salad Bar Clerk

Madison Heights, MI

$14 - $15/hr

... Weekends and holidays are mandatory as they are Holiday Market's busiest times. Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications and discussed during the interview Holiday ...

FACE FOUNDRIÉ

Front Bar Receptionist

Birmingham, MI · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

The Front Bar Receptionist is responsible for creating a welcoming and positive experience for ... Nights and Weekends Required Education: High School, or equivalent Benefits: * Paid Introductory ...

FACE FOUNDRIÉ

Front Bar Receptionist

Birmingham, MI · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

The Front Bar Receptionist is responsible for creating a welcoming and positive experience for ... Nights and Weekends Required Education: High School, or equivalent Benefits: * Paid Introductory ...

Ruby Tuesday

Prep-Salad Bar

Cadillac, MI

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... Able to work flexible shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This ...

Ruby Tuesday

Prep-Salad Bar

Big Rapids, MI

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... Able to work flexible shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This ...

Ruby Tuesday

Prep-Salad Bar

Canton, MI

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... Able to work flexible shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This ...

rubytuesday

Prep-Salad Bar

Cadillac, MI · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... weekends, and holidays. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires regular attendance; requires ...

rubytuesday

Prep-Salad Bar

Canton, MI · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Kitchen Prep/Salad Bar Attendant is a multi-function position responsible for ... weekends, and holidays. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires regular attendance; requires ...

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How much do weekend bar jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend bar in Michigan is $48,045.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,000.00 and $60,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Weekend Bar Jobs?

Bars often need a lot of extra hands, especially during the weekend. The weekend is their busiest time of the week, and they usually hire additional bartenders, wait staff, and cooks if they serve food. Bartenders take drink orders, pour, mix, and serve drinks, and keep the bar area clean. Wait staff provides service to the patrons at their assigned tables, or they may take drink orders from people standing around the bar. In this role, you make sure to keep track of which customer ordered which drink, and move quickly so that the customer does not wait long. Cooks prepare and plate food; typical bar food tends to be finger foods, such as chicken wings and dips. Some bars also hire special DJs or live bands on the weekends because of the increased size of the audience. Many of the bar staff work a few days during the week as well as the weekend, but some only work on the weekends.

What is a Weekend Bar job?

A Weekend Bar job typically refers to a position working at a bar during weekends, often as a bartender, barback, or server. Employees in these roles are responsible for preparing and serving drinks, maintaining cleanliness, handling customer orders, and providing excellent service, primarily during busy weekend hours. Weekend Bar jobs are popular for those seeking part-time work or flexible schedules, and they often require good communication skills, customer service aptitude, and sometimes previous experience in hospitality. The role can be fast-paced and energetic, especially during peak hours.

What are the typical challenges of working as a bartender during weekends, and how can I prepare for them?

Working as a bartender on weekends often means handling larger crowds, faster-paced service, and managing multiple orders simultaneously. You may encounter higher noise levels, more diverse customer requests, and increased pressure to maintain accuracy and speed. To prepare, focus on building strong multitasking skills, learning efficient drink preparation techniques, and practicing clear communication with both customers and team members. Staying organized and maintaining a positive attitude will help you thrive in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Weekend Bar vs Weekend Bartender?

AspectWeekend BarWeekend Bartender
Required CredentialsNone or basic alcohol service certificationAlcohol server permit, bartending certification
Work EnvironmentBars, restaurants, events during weekendsBars, clubs, events, primarily weekends
Employer & Industry UsageHospitality industry, venues, eventsHospitality industry, nightlife, events
Common Search & ComparisonOften searched together for weekend workSpecific role within the bar industry

Weekend Bar typically refers to the venue or establishment operating during weekends, while Weekend Bartender is a person working at such venues. The bartender role requires specific certifications and involves serving drinks, whereas the term 'Weekend Bar' describes the setting. Both are common in hospitality and nightlife industries, often searched together by job seekers interested in weekend work opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Bartender, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Bartender, you need a solid understanding of drink recipes, safe alcohol service, and customer service, often supported by a bartending course or responsible beverage service certification. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, bar equipment, and inventory management is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, multitasking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure set exceptional bartenders apart. These skills ensure efficient service, customer satisfaction, and compliance with safety regulations in a busy bar environment.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Bar job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,045 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Bar Manager

Ray's Hometown Bar - Detroit

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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James Beard Award-Winning Chef Andrew Carmellini and the New York City-based NoHo Hospitality Group team is seeking a Bar Manager for the opening of Ray's Hometown Bar in Detroit!
Ray's is a hometown bar built on the belief that great hospitality never goes out of style. Known for creating welcoming spaces where everyone belongs, Ray's has earned a devoted following by focusing on the things that matter most: genuine service, familiar faces, timeless design and an atmosphere people want to return to again and again. Opening this September in Detroit, Ray's begins its next chapter by creating a bar designed specifically for the city it will call home.
The Bar Manager (BM) is at the forefront of hospitality. This role is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the operation in accordance with company standards. The BM directs, implements and maintains a service and management philosophy, which serves as a guide to respective staff and takes the necessary steps to achieve stated objectives in sales, cost containment, employee retention, cleanliness and sanitation. This role is the key leader of customer service, providing guests with above-and-beyond hospitality to ensure a memorable and genuine experience. The BM will be an exemplary member of the company’s hospitality philosophy.
Who You Are
1. High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate, some college.
2. 3+ years experience as a Bar Manager/Supervisor, preferably in a high volume bar or restaurant
3. Highly developed knowledge of various bar service styles.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English, multilingualism will be considered an asset. 5. Strong leadership skills, highly developed organizational and multi-tasking abilities and sound administrative skills.
6. Familiarity with food and beverage cost controls.
7. Understanding and creating monthly P&L’s and Daily Forecasts.
8. Deliver the Prime Cost standard of the operation.
9. Michigan ServSafe Certification.
10. TIPS Certification
11. Ability to:
▪ Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
▪ Supervise, mentor and lead a team.
▪ Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
▪ Prioritize and organize, follow directions thoroughly.
▪ Understand guests’ service needs.
▪ Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
▪ Work with minimal supervision.
▪ Input and access information in the property management system/computers.
▪ Work flexible hours.
▪ Compute basic arithmetic.
▪ Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent company data.
▪ Ascertain departmental training needs and provide such training.

What You Will Be Doing

  1. Foster and maintain positive guest relations at all times and resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  2. Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
  3. Responsible for being the ambassador of hospitality for all services. Must also ensure that everyone who enters the bar is made to feel welcome.
  4. Daily review, circulation and follow-up of all comments, correspondence and employee dining critiques. Assure that all comments are addressed by telephone or in person. Personally resolve all comments where expectations were not met.
  5. Review monthly shopping reports, conduct regular scheduled training sessions.
  6. Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
  7. Be responsible for the supervision and service of all hours of operation.
  8. Directly supervise and manage all front of house employees.
  9. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
  10. Assist all team members in the development of all training guidelines specific to each department, revise when applicable collaborating with Human Resources (HR).
Benefits:
We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits day of hire for full time employees, as well as a 401(k), Paid Time Off, Employee Dining Discount, BRI Commuter Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for full time employees, and Referral Reward Program.
Since first partnering in 2009, Chef Andrew Carmellini, Josh Pickard, and Luke Ostrom have opened a national portfolio of restaurants and culinary services at preeminent hotels, live music venues, and major metropolitan sports arenas and airports across New York City and Detroit, including Locanda Verde, The Dutch, Joe’s Pub and The Library at The Public, Lafayette, Bar Primi, Leuca, Westlight, Little Fino, Mister Dips, San Morello, Evening Bar, The Brakeman, Penny Red’s, Gilly’s Clubhouse, Saksey’s, Carne Mare, Café Carmellini and The Portrait Bar. The team actively runs food and beverage operations in five hotels, including The Greenwich Hotel, The William Vale, Shinola Hotel, and The Fifth Avenue Hotel. Known for delivering quality experiences and pertinent culinary culture, each place is a distinctly owned, handcrafted labor of love. They've received widespread critical acclaim, recognition on countless “Best of” lists, a Michelin star, multiple Michelin hotel keys, two coveted James Beard Foundation awards, and inclusion on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and 50 Best Bars lists. To learn more, visit nhgnyc.com or AndrewCarmellini.com.
More detail about Ray's Hometown Bar - Detroit part of NoHo Hospitality Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1128098-Ray%2527s-Hometown-Bar---Detroit