Server/Bartender - Amerigo Italian Restaurant

Job descriptionAmerigo Italian Restaurant on West End is looking for experienced full-time staff members to be cross-trained for both serving and bartending to join our team! Candidates should have at least 2 years RECENT upscale serving and bartending experience. Current availability requirements include at least 2 lunch shifts and 2-5 dinner shifts. Friday-Sunday availability is a must! If you have at least 2 years of serving experience in an upscale casual restaurant and are available for those shifts, keep reading!

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for folks that have a knack for delivering polished, professional service to each and every guest while building and maintaining our loyal customer base. You’ll be part of and contribute to our positive culture and mature working environment. Full-time servers/bartenders make an average of $900-$1300/week (or more!). The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

Great communication skills with a professional demeanor and appearanceMinimum of 2 years recent serving experience in an upscale casual restaurantOrganized and adept at multitaskingThe ability and desire to be a part of a teamExperience working in a high volume, fast-paced environmentPerks and Benefits

Full-time servers/bartenders earn an average of $900-$1300 per weekParticipation in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), a company funded retirement benefit that grants employees ownership stake in 4Top. As an employee-owner, stock shares are accumulated over time to build towards your retirement savings (at no cost to the employee).Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits for employees at 30+ hours/week50% discounted mealsFree parkingMajor holidays off: we are closed on July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve night, Christmas day, and Super Bowl nightRoom for advancement at our family of restaurants. Over 85% of our management team started from within 4Top!About Amerigo

Amerigo is a casual neighborhood Italian restaurant offering a blend of traditional and modern Italian cuisine to diners since 1987. Our commitment to hospitality and the highest quality ingredients remains strong; we are committed to providing our guests with a memorable experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We serve lunch and dinner daily and Saturday and Sunday brunch, and are proud to be one of Nashville’s go-to Italian restaurants and the recipient of multiple awards and recognition as “Best Italian Restaurant” in TripAdvisor, OpenTable, and local publications.

About 4Top Hospitality

4Top is a multi-concept independent restaurant group based in Nashville, TN with 14 locations across the southeast. Concepts include Amerigo Italian Restaurant, southern steakhouse Char, oyster bar Saltine, and casual bar and restaurant Jasper’s. Chef-driven concepts include award-winning Chef Deb Paquette’s etch and etc. restaurants in Nashville, TN. The group has plans for continued growth in 2023 and beyond.

At 4Top, you’re more than just an employee – you’re an employee owner. We offer a benefit plan called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows you to own a part of the company and accumulate shares to build towards your retirement savings over time. The ESOP is a company-funded program, so there is no out of pocket expense or contribution necessary. All employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP program once service time requirements have been met. The longer you stay with 4Top, and the better the company performs, the more your account can continue to grow. The ESOP is tied to company performance, which enables you to share directly in the future success of the company – a success you are helping to create.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $900.00 - $1,300.00 per week

Benefits:

Dental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid trainingReferral programVision insuranceRestaurant type:

Upscale casual restaurantShift:

Day shiftNight shiftWeekly day range:

Every weekendMonday to FridayApplication Question(s):

What is your current availability? Please include days of the week and and time frames.Does your availability include BOTH lunch and dinner shifts on Sunday?Please list your most recent serving or bartending position at an upscale casual restaurant. Include dates of employment and company name.

Experience:

RECENT Upscale Serving/Bartending: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:

ABC Certification (Required)Shift availability:

Night Shift (Required)Day Shift (Required)Work Location: In person

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