Bartender

Diverse Concepts, LLC / Mellow Mushroom; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Concepts, LLC / Mellow Mushroom in Gatlinburg, TN is seeking a Bartender to prepare drinks quickly and accurately, using recipes and guidelines, while maintaining a clean and safe bar area in a fast-paced setting.

You will greet guests, verify age for alcohol service, know the menu, take orders, and use upselling techniques to enhance guest experience. This role requires excellent customer service, strong verbal skills, and cash handling accuracy.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with guests.
• Strong verbal communication and accurate cash handling.
• Knowledge of bar and menu items with ability to make recommendations.
• Ability to learn recipes/guidelines and apply them consistently.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify guests purchasing alcohol are at least 21 years old.
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and make recommendations.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders at the bar and cocktail area.
• Deliver orders within established time frames.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to enhance guest experience.
• Ensure alcohol is consumed in designated areas only.
• Set up and maintain stock levels for the bar.
• Assist in placing orders for liquor and bar supplies as needed.
• Conduct inventory of liquor and bar supplies when necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Cash handling

Menu knowledge

Upselling

Fast-paced work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

As a Bartender, you ensure consistent drink quality by preparing orders quickly and in accordance with recipes and guidelines. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area in a fast paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and be able to make recommendations
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests in a timely manner at the bar and cocktail area
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
• Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
• Ensure that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
• Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar
• Assist in placing orders for all liquor and bar related supplies, as needed
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies when necessary

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Obtain any necessary alcohol service licensing requirements
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests
• Verbal communication skills, and accurate math and cash handling skills