Craft Cocktail Bartender - Trend-Driven, Fast-Paced Service

Seed Hospitality; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Nashville, TN is looking for an enthusiastic Bartender dedicated to providing superior guest service and maintaining drink quality. In this role, you will greet guests promptly, verify age for alcohol purchases, and recommend menu items.

The ideal candidate has strong mixology skills and at least one year of experience in a full-service bar. You must be able to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a valid ABC card.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar.
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

Skills

Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology

Excellent customer service skills

Verbal communication skills

Accurate math and cash handling skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

As a Bartender, you ensure consistent drink quality by preparing orders in a short period of time. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast paced environment, while providing superior guest service. Bartenders are also required to show a drive to learn about the latest craft cocktail trends, and be enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with the service staff.

Specific responsibilities include:

• 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 lounge 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
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have a valid ABC card
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a full service bar
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic & craft cocktail preparation
• 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 pace environment
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests
• Verbal communication skills, and accurate math and cash handling skills