Lead Bartender, 1 Kitchen

1 Hotel Nashville, L.L.C.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Hotel Nashville, L.L.C. is seeking a Lead Bartender to manage bar operations, craft innovative cocktails, and deliver a memorable guest experience. The role blends creativity, leadership, and operational expertise in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of bartending experience, strong mixology skills, and a passion for Food & Beverage. A post-secondary diploma is a plus, and flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant bartending experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree is a plus.
• Strong mixology skills and experience winning mixology awards (preferred).
• Passionate about Food & Beverage.
• Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bar operations, ensuring crew adherence to SOPs.
• Train team members on bar procedures, inventory management, and customer service.
• Communicate bar inventory needs and forecast demand to management.
• Create detailed nightly reports on staff performance, clientele incidents, and maintenance issues.
• Work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Bartending

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Lead Bartender

We are hiring a Lead Bartender to manage bar operations, craft innovative cocktails, and deliver a memorable guest experience. The role combines creativity, leadership, and operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee bar operations, ensuring crew adherence to SOPs.
• Train team members on bar procedures, inventory management, and customer service.
• Communicate bar inventory needs and forecast demand to management.
• Create detailed nightly reports on staff performance, clientele incidents, and maintenance issues.
• Work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant bartending experience.
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree is a plus.
• Strong mixology skills and experience winning mixology awards (preferred).
• Passionate about Food & Beverage.
• Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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