Craft Bartender - Holston House Hotel

Embrace the Nashville Spirit, Just Blocks from Lower BroadwayTucked away in Nashville’s downtown, Holston House Nashville is a harmony of old-meets-new: a timeless building with a modern art deco twist, located just steps from the city’s celebrated live music, dining, and sports venues, including the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Our premier boutique hotel was inspired by Music City’s history and has honored the craft of music-making and broadcasting since 1929. Take in city views by the outdoor pool, or sip a local whiskey at our rooftop bar, Heirloom, as you discover Nashville’s bold spirit.

A bartender is responsible for providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons while satisfying their beverage needs. An understanding of mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits is an integral part of the job. Taking beverage orders from customers and wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail is vitally important to the success of the restaurant.

Job Duties

- Balancing cash receipts

- Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories

- Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment

- Organizing the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory

- Placing orders for liquor, beer, wine, and other supplies

- Slicing, pitting, and preparing fruit garnishes for drinks

- Planning bar menus

- Creating unique drinks

- Preparing and serving appetizers, snacks, or other food items for customers at the bar

- Complying with all food and beverage regulations

- Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behaviour

- Checking identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers

- Satisfying patron requests in a timely manner.

- Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations.

- Collecting money for drinks served and providing change as needed

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