Lead Bartender, 1 Kitchen

Starwood Hotels; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Nashville is seeking a Lead Bartender to join our team. You will lead bar operations, deliver memorable guest experiences, and help drive beverage program excellence with creativity and professionalism.

The role requires at least 1 year of similar work, a willingness to train others, and the ability to forecast inventory and prepare nightly staff performance reports. A post-secondary diploma is a plus; flexible schedule including nights and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of similar work experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Experience in beverage operations; detail oriented.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to train team and implement SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar operations and guest service.
• Train staff and ensure quality standards.
• Communicate inventory needs and forecast menu items.
• Create nightly reports on staff performance and incidents.
• Maintain clean and compliant bar area.

Skills

Lead bartender

Beverage ops

Team player

SOP training

Inventory forecasting

Education

Diploma or degree (nice to have)

Job description

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Starwood restaurant life: it requires strength, patience, stamina, imagination, great reflexes, openness to change, and a good sense of humor. Being nice goes a long way, too. We’re currently in search of an affable, creative, and accommodating Lead Bartender, with the chops to win multiple mixology awards and the exuberance to provide guests a memorable, mood-lifting experience.

Inside tip: If you're already thinking about a great new cocktail utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients, we really think you should apply.

About You... Passionate about Food & Beverage and a minimum of 1 year of similar work experience.

A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.

Experience in Beverage operations, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.

Flexible and willing to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Ability to train team members to implement SOPs for the bar operation.

Ability to communicate to management the need for bar inventory and forecast in demand menu items.

Ability to create detailed nightly reports of staff performance, clientele incidences, and maintenance issues.

About Us... As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.