Pay: $70,000 – $80,000 per year (including tips)
4-day work week after training
No closing shift followed by an early shift. Ever.
Ideal for bartenders with a few years of experience who want more responsibility while staying behind the bar.
Structured, hands-on training provided
You’ll be trained directly in all aspects of running the pub and stepping into a full-time working manager role.
Who this role is for
This role is specifically for:
- Strong bartenders who take pride in their work and perform at a high level
- Bartenders who naturally take ownership on shift and help keep things running smoothly
- Hospitality professionals who want more responsibility while staying behind the bar
- Someone who enjoys being on the bar and does not want to move into an office-style management role
- Someone early in their management path who is ready for more responsibility
This role is not a fit for:
- Candidates seeking a management-only position
- Candidates looking for a traditional salaried management structure
- Candidates with extensive upper-level management experience (GM/AGM/director-level)
- Candidates without real bartending experience
Who we are
Pub Dog is a craft beer and pizza concept with 3 Maryland locations and a brewery. We were established in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore in 2001.
We have built a strong reputation for great culture, a loyal staff, and a large base of regular customers. The average tenure for this position is 7.5 years.
The people who do this job love this job and keep this job.
What this role actually is
This is a hands-on working manager position, not a traditional management-only role.
This role is primarily a bartending position with added responsibility.
Managers bartend full shifts while leading the team. You are on the floor, in the action, setting the tone, and running the shift.
What you’ll be doing
- Opening and closing the pub
- Leading the shift while bartending
- Overseeing atmosphere: music, lighting, temperature, TVs
- Supervising bar staff, kitchen staff, and door staff
- Handling customer issues and maintaining service standards
- Tracking sales and payroll
- Managing inventory and placing orders
- Addressing maintenance or operational issues during shifts
What we offer
- $70k–$80k per year, including tips
- 4-day work week after training (max 5 during training)
- No close followed by an early shift. Ever.
- Health insurance (we pay 75%)
- PTO: 1 week after 6 months, 2 weeks after 1 year
- Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
- Paid training at $1,250/week
- Free meals
- Referral bonuses
- Work across both Federal Hill and Columbia locations
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a fast-paced restaurant or bar environment
- Strong bartending background preferred
- Reliable work history (not frequent short-term roles)
- Someone who takes ownership and can handle responsibility on shift
- Strong communication and people skills
- Ability to multitask while leading a team
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
