Bar Tender

VELVET ROOM LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Velvet Room LLC is seeking a customer service-oriented, experienced bartender to join its team. You will handle day-to-day bar operations, mix drinks, manage inventory, and contribute to event planning and marketing.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, legal eligibility to serve alcohol, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior bartender/server/manager experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Legally able to serve alcohol.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Experience as a bartender, server, or manager in a restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bar space follows licensing, health and safety guidelines.
• Create bartender and employee schedules with management.
• Mix drinks, pour wine/beer and other beverages as needed.
• Maintain stock levels and order supplies.
• Address customer inquiries and complaints with management.
• Maintain inventory and update drink/food menus.
• Oversee planning for special events and vendor relationships.
• Use point-of-sale and sales-tracking technology.

Skills

Mixology

Multitasking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service

Knowledge of foods/bev/hospitality

Calm under pressure

De-escalation

Judgment & creativity

Math skills

Hospitality tech platforms

Energetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant work experience

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a customer service-oriented, experienced, and organized Bar Tenderto join our growing team. In this position, you will play a key role in handling the day-to-day operations of the bar. You will join as team andcontribute to the overall success of the business..

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure bar space follows all licensing requirements and health and safety guidelines
• Create bartender and employee schedules with management
• Mix drinks, pour and serve wine, beer, and other beverages as needed
• Maintain stock levels and order supplies when necessary
• Address customer inquiries and complaints with management
• Maintains inventory.
• Creates drink and food menus.
• Determines employees’ schedules.
• Ensures bar is well-stocked and clean.
• Tracks customer behavior and sales.
• Maintains budget and monitors costs.
• Maintains drink recipe documentation.
• Oversees planning for special events.
• Appropriately delegates tasks to staff.
• Selects and purchases liquor and other supplies.
• Selects music, books bands, and provides input on décor and marketing, including social media and other forms of publicity.
• Initiates and maintains vendor relationships.
• Uses point-of-sale tracking technology

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; or relevant work experience
• Legally able to serve alcohol
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work independently and work asa team
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and stay cool under pressure
• 1+ years of experience working in as a bartender, server, or manager in a restaurant environment
• Proven track record of providing excellent customer service
• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to carry 25 or more pounds of supplies
• Must pass a criminal background check

Qualifications/Skills:

• Accomplished mixologist.
• Excellent multitasking ability.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal relationship skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Organizational skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Knowledge of food, beverage, and hospitality industries.
• Calm under pressure
• Able to maintain restraint in stressful situations.
• Ability to deescalate tense interactions.
• Judgment and creativity.
• Facility with math.
• Comfortable with hospitality and sales technology platforms.
• Enthusiasm and lots of energy.