TN - Drake's Bristol - Servers

Bluegrass Hospitality Group; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Dental after 1 year

401K with company match

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts (40% at BHG)

Career growth opportunities

Emergency family fund

Holiday closures

Job summary

Drake’s in Bristol, TN is hiring team members who are passionate about hospitality and guest experiences. If you enjoy people and fast-paced environments, you’ll fit right in as a team member delivering memorable service and helping maintain a welcoming atmosphere.

This role rewards energy, teamwork, and a positive attitude, with benefits like health care, retirement plans after tenure, education reimbursement, and employee discounts at Bluegrass Hospitality Group restaurants.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or retail is preferred but not required.
• Basic food safety knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 100% guest satisfaction—every guest, every time
• Be a Drake’s tour guide: know the menu, love the vibe, and share it
• Greet every guest with a smile and genuine energy
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and alcohol compliance standards
• Jump in where needed—because we’re all in this together
• Assist in keeping the restaurant clean and safe
• Stand and walk for long periods (up to 8 hours or more)
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, and drinks—up to 30 pounds regularly
• Move quickly in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Work in close quarters with other team members and guests

Skills

Positive attitude

Team-first mindset

Passion for guest service

Job description

Drake’s is a neighborhood restaurant and bar with an unconventional spirit. Dedicated to giving everyone a place to come play, everything at Drake’s—from our atmosphere to our team and our menu— is designed with an infectious energy that ensures everyone leaves with a story to tell. We’re not afraid to push the boundaries (and maybe break a few rules) to give guests an experience like no other. After all, we’re the restaurant that dared to put burgers and sushi on the same menu. At Drake’s, we’re always looking for big smiles, outgoing personalities, and unique individuals to join our family. We work hard and play harder!

We’re looking for team members who are passionate about hospitality and love creating memorable guest experiences. Whether you’ve worked in food service, retail, or are just naturally great with people, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver 100% guest satisfaction—every guest, every time
• Be a Drake’s tour guide: know the menu, love the vibe, and share it
• Greet every guest with a smile and genuine energy
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and alcohol compliance standards
• Jump in where needed—because we’re all in this together
• Assist in keeping the restaurant clean and safe
• Stand and walk for long periods (up to 8 hours or more)
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, and drinks—up to 30 pounds regularly
• Move quickly in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Work in close quarters with other team members and guests

What We’re Looking For:

• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Passion for guest service

Food Service Or Retail Experience Preferred, But Not Required

• Basic food safety knowledge is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working at Drake’s:

• Complete health care package, including dental (available after 1 year of full-time employment)
• 401K with company match (available after 1 year of employment)
• Education reimbursement – Up To $500/semester for full-time students working 20+ hours/week with a 3.2+ GPA
• Career growth opportunities – 86% of our managers are promoted from within
• Enjoy 40% off at all Bluegrass Hospitality Group (BHG) restaurants
• Strong company culture and emergency family fund to support our team when it matters most
• Holiday closures – We close for Thanksgiving and Christmas so you can spend time with loved ones

Pay: Base pay + Tips