Barback - Category 10 Nashville

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. is seeking a Barback to support bartenders in a high-volume music venue in Nashville. You will stock, clean, and maintain the bar areas, ensuring quick service and smooth operations behind the scenes.

The ideal candidate is fast, friendly, and focused on delivering memorable guest experiences while upholding sanitation standards and responsible alcohol service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in restaurant operations preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety-minded manner.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and maintain bar areas throughout shift.
• Restock ice, beverages, and supplies; assist with inventory.
• Perform defined opening, running, and closing duties.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures per health regulations and company SOPs.
• Attend pre-shift meetings; stay informed on current menu items.
• Communicate entertainment events and promotions to guests.
• Provide responsible alcohol service per local ordinance and company policies.
• Keep bar clean and organized, including glassware, bar top, and service areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Self-starter

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Barback in our legendary music and entertainment venues, you'll be the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the bar running smoothly so our bartenders can shine. You'll stock and clean the bar and perform related tasks to increase the efficiency and productivity of the bartending team in a high-volume, music-fueled environment. As the ideal candidate, you're fast, friendly, and focused, understanding that in a venue with this much musical history, every shift is about delivering unforgettable experiences!

• Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Restock ice bins, beverages, kegs, plasticware, etc.,
• Keep all beverage storage areas clean and organized at all times. Assist with inventory, product rotation (FIFO), and date labeling to ensure fresh products are readily available for preparation.
• Perform defined opening, running, and closing duties as assigned.
• Comply with bar weekly deep cleaning schedule. Put all trash and recyclable products in proper receptacles. Make sure trash receptacles are clean and odor-free.
• Attend pre-shift meetings. Stay informed of current menu items and descriptions.
• Communicate daily entertainment and upcoming events in venue.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance, alcohol awareness training and company policies.
• Keep the bar area clean and organized, including washing glassware, bussing bar top, clearing bar and service bar, cleaning spills, and floor and guest facing areas clear of debris.
• Follow sanitation procedures required by health regulatory agencies in both public areas and back of house.
• Comply with all company issued steps of service. Follow all corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Experience in restaurant operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, demonstrated team player, and self-starter
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety-minded manner

Licenses / Certifications

• State Alcohol Education Card required upon hire

Physical Requirements

Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequent walking and standing. Occasionally climbs, sits, kneels, bends, steps up/down and reaches above shoulder. May repeatedly traverse stairs and walk on uneven terrain, often while carrying product. Frequently lifts/carries up to 50 lbs. May occasionally be required to team-lift over 50 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Working Conditions

Continually works in a restaurant and live music environment subject to both kitchen and customer areas and in close proximity to others.

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