Lead Bartender — Creative Mixology & Team Leadership

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

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.