Bartender

Big Bad Breakfast; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Big Bad Breakfast in Brentwood, TN is seeking an experienced Bartender to join our team. You will deliver high-quality beverage service, manage bar inventory, and provide an engaging guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires excellent drink preparation skills, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Competitive pay with tips, health insurance, and opportunities for advancement offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience preparing beverages to established recipes.
• Maintain bar supplies and inventory.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient with bar tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and guest interaction.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Ensure safety with cleaning agents and hygiene standards.
• Follow health and safety protocols.
• Provide excellent customer service and upsell promotions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality beverage service.
• Welcome guests warmly and create a friendly bar atmosphere.
• Address guest concerns with empathy.
• Manage bar inventory and reconcile cash.
• Clean and sanitize glassware and equipment.
• Recognize signs of intoxication and consult management.
• Record orders, handle transactions, ensure sales accuracy.
• Ask questions about menu and promotions; upsell when appropriate.
• Follow protocols for dietary needs and allergies.
• Use POS and payment systems proficiently.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and complete training.
• Support team and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Beverage preparation

Bar stock management

Shift flexibility

Bar top management

Safety with cleaning agents

Bar equipment operation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Work in tight spaces

Physical strength

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About Us:

BBB was founded in 2008 by James Beard award-winning and Michelin-recommended chef John Currence with a mission to elevate the most important meal of the day. It is our goal and expectation to provide the finest and highest quality food, drink and service to every guest who passes through our doors. We commit ourselves to inspire excellence in all our staff members through intentional communication, education and exceptional hospitality. We are open 7 days a week to serve lunch, brunch, cocktails and full service catering.

Estimated Pay:

$8 plus tips. Actual earnings may vary.

Bartender:

We are seeking an experienced Bartender to join our team! The Bartender is essential to our dining experience, providing high-quality beverage service that enhances guest satisfaction. This role requires expertise in drink preparation, inventory management, and excellent customer interaction skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and will contribute to a welcoming atmosphere at the bar.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds guests' expectations, proactively anticipating their needs.
• Welcome guests with a genuine and warm smile, creating a friendly atmosphere.
• Address guest concerns with empathy and efficiency, ensuring satisfaction.
• Manage bar inventory, maintaining security over stock and accurately reconciling the bar cash drawer.
• Perform meticulous cleaning and sanitizing of glassware and other bar equipment.
• Recognize signs of intoxication in guests, responsibly manage service, and consult management as necessary.
• Record all orders precisely, handle transactions, and ensure all sales are accounted for according to restaurant policies.
• Answer guest questions about the menu and current promotions knowledgeably, applying effective sales techniques.
• Adhere to all service protocols, including special dietary needs and food allergy precautions.
• Ensure all tools and equipment, including POS and payment systems, are used proficiently.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, complete required training, and maintain compliance with restaurant policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Foster a cooperative team environment and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in beverage preparation according to established recipes and standards.
• Ability to stock and maintain sufficient levels of bar supplies, including alcohol, glassware, ice, and other necessary items.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Skilled in managing a full bar top and handling orders from the cocktail station and dining area efficiently.
• Comfort with regular exposure to liquids and use of cleaning agents, demonstrating safe handling practices.
• Competence in operating bar equipment such as knives and blenders safely.
• Effective communication skills to understand and execute job requirements.
• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in a high-pressure environment.
• Comfortable working in tight spaces with fluctuating noise and temperature levels.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking during the entire shift, navigating through potential hazards in the restaurant.