Bartender

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off

PayActive wage access

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a personable Bartender who crafts classic and creative cocktails while delivering warm, attentive service to hotel guests.

You will manage bar inventory, keep a clean, organized work area, and collaborate with the Beverage Manager to ensure a memorable guest experience.

This role offers growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio, a flexible schedule, and competitive benefits as part of the HVMG team.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or mixology preferred.
• Ability to read product labels and interact with guests.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and delicious cocktails that delight guests.
• Mix and serve drinks, maintain bar cleanliness, and provide excellent service.
• Report to Beverage Manager or Bar Supervisor.
• Opportunities for growth into bar management or related roles within the hospitality industry.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in hospitality

Job description

As a Bartender, you’ll craft classic and creative beverages while delivering exceptional service in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. You’ll engage with guests, manage bar inventory, and ensure a clean, organized bar environment. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for hospitality, strong attention to detail, and a flair for mixology.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the life of the party at our hotel bar, creating innovative and delicious cocktails that delight our guests.
• Your daily tasks will include mixing and serving drinks, maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area, and providing exceptional customer service.
• You will report to the Beverage Manager or Bar Supervisor.
• A job as a bartender/mixologist can lead to opportunities as a bar manager, sommelier, or even food and beverage manager, making it an excellent choice for those who are passionate about the hospitality industry.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have

• A combination of education and experience

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications, such as bartender certification.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.