Bartender — Craft Cocktails, Fast-Paced Energy, Flexible Hours

Hawkers-Asian-Street-Food-; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits during scheduled shifts

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Hawkers Asian Street Food in Franklin, TN is seeking a personable Bartender to craft drinks, share Hawkers' story, and energize the bar scene. You will greet guests, prepare beverages, manage tickets, and ensure smooth service while maintaining a lively, guest-focused experience.

The role requires hospitality, product knowledge, ability to work a fast-paced shift, and adherence to safety standards. Candidates with bartending experience and knowledge of POS systems will thrive in a team-driven,

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age to serve alcohol per local/state law (21 in NC and VA; 18 in other markets).
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Alcohol Service Certification (e.g., TABC, RBS, or state equivalent).
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers Certification.
• Understanding of OSHA and HACCP compliance standards.
• Prior bartending or bar experience preferred; knowledge of classic and craft cocktail techniques a plus.
• Strong hospitality, urgency, adaptability, communication; ability to stay calm in a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with POS systems (Toast, Aloha, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly upon arrival; respond to their needs accurately and in a timely manner throughout the visit.
• Share the Hawkers story—our inspiration, our cuisine, and our service method—in a natural, engaging way.
• Assess guest preferences and provide confident beverage and food recommendations.
• Take food and to-go orders as needed, entering them into the POS system accurately and without delay.
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages following Hawkers’ recipes and quality standards.
• Verify guest IDs to ensure responsible alcohol service and comply with age requirements.
• Restock the bar and maintain par levels; keep the bar area clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Process payments, balance registers at shift end, and ensure secure handling of all transactions.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

Toast POS

Aloha POS

Job description

Hawkers Asian Street Food in Franklin, TN is seeking a personable Bartender to craft drinks, share Hawkers' story, and energize the bar scene. You will greet guests, prepare beverages, manage tickets, and ensure smooth service while maintaining a lively, guest-focused experience.

The role requires hospitality, product knowledge, ability to work a fast-paced shift, and adherence to safety standards. Candidates with bartending experience and knowledge of POS systems will thrive in a team-driven,