Bartender - Category 10 Nashville

Opry Entertainment Group & Ryman Hospitality Properties; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Opry Entertainment Group & Ryman Hospitality Properties seeks a Bartender for its legendary music venues. You will mix cocktails, pour drinks, and deliver exceptional guest service while keeping energy high and the venue running smoothly.

Ideal candidates are fast, friendly, and focused, with previous bartending experience in a high-volume setting, knowledge of menus, and the ability to upsell beverages and handle POS transactions responsibly.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated team player and self-starter.
• Able to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety-minded manner.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and engage in friendly conversations to cultivate regular customers.
• Follow recipes and established techniques to prepare and serve drinks.
• Set up, stock, and maintain work areas; restock as needed.
• Operate POS terminals, handle payments, and reconcile cash at shift end.
• Attend pre-shift meetings and perform opening/closing duties.
• Maintain clean and orderly dining and bar areas; follow sanitation procedures.
• Perform inventory, product rotation, and date labeling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Guest service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS terminals

Cash handling

Job description

As a Bartender in our legendary music and entertainment venues, you\'ll keep the drinks flowing and theenergy high. You\'ll mix cocktails, pour drinks, serve food, and deliver exceptional guest service. As the idealcandidate, you\'re fast, friendly, and focused, understanding that in a venue with this much musicalhistory, every shift is about delivering unforgettable experiences!

• Greet guests with a smile and sincere welcome. Engage in friendly conversations to cultivate regular and repeat business.


• Follow recipes and established techniques to prepare and serve drinks. Accurately fulfill orders and assist guests.


• Demonstrate knowledge of menus and daily specials when taking orders and serving food. Respond to guest inquiries regarding the menu, beverage options, and entertainment. Suggestively sell to boost sales. Communicate allergy alerts.


• Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Restock ice bins, beverages, kegs, plasticware etc. as needed.


• Proactively address guest needs. Respond to concerns and resolve issues with a professional, positive attitude. Comply with company issued steps of service.


• Communicate daily entertainment and upcoming events in venue.


• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance, alcohol awareness training, and company policies. Request proper ID per company policy.


• Adhere to cash handling policies and procedures, operate POS terminals accurately, handle payments securely, and reconcile financials at the end of the shift.


• Attend pre-shift meetings. Perform defined opening/running/closing duties.


• Maintain clean and orderly dining and service environments during and after service. Bus bar top as needed. Follow sanitation procedures required by health regulatory agencies in both public areas and back of house.


• Perform inventory, product rotation and date labeling to ensure fresh products are readily available for preparation.


• Comply with company issues 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

• Previous bartending experience required. High-volume bar experience preferred


• POS and cash handling experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrated team player and self-starter


• Able to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety-minded manner


• Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs

Licenses / Certifications

• State Alcohol Education Card required upon hire

Physical Requirements

Speak and hear to communicate with guests and use both near and distance vision for operating the POS system. Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items. Frequently climb stairs throughout the venue. Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and occasionally sit, kneel, bend, and reach. Manual dexterity for tasks such as using a computer.

Working Conditions

Restaurant/bar/live music environments, subject to both kitchen and customer areas, with large crowds and elevated noise levels.

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