Bar Back in Nashville, Tennessee at Makeready LLC

At The Joseph, every exceptional cocktail and memorable guest experience begins with a team committed to excellence. As a Forbes Four-Star Luxury Collection Hotel in downtown Nashville, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class hospitality, elevated dining, and impeccable service.

We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and dependable Bar Back to support our talented bartending team. This role is essential to ensuring our bars operate efficiently, remain impeccably stocked, and consistently deliver the elevated service our guests expect.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced luxury environment, take pride in staying organized, and thrive as part of a collaborative team, we'd love to meet you.

• Keep all bar areas fully stocked with liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, ice, and supplies throughout service.
• Prepare fresh garnishes, juices, syrups, and other bar ingredients according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all bar stations, storage areas, coolers, and back-of-house spaces.
• Wash and polish glassware while ensuring bartenders always have the tools needed for seamless service.
• Remove empty bottles, boxes, trash, and recyclables to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist bartenders with restocking during peak service to ensure efficient guest service.
• Receive and properly store beverage deliveries using FIFO inventory practices.
• Follow all health, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Support banquet bars and special events as needed.
• Work closely with bartenders, servers, and culinary team members to provide an exceptional guest experience.

• Previous restaurant, bar, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and support the team.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and team-first mentality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Previous luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, or cocktail bar experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and bar operations is a plus.
• Food Handler Certification and Tennessee ABC certification (or ability to obtain).

At The Joseph, we believe every team member plays an important role in creating unforgettable guest experiences. We foster a culture built on teamwork, respect, professionalism, and continuous development.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Marriott Explore Rate travel discounts worldwide
• Paid training and career development opportunities
• Complimentary team member meals
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunities for advancement within one of Nashville's premier Forbes Four-Star luxury hotels

If you're ready to launch or grow your hospitality career while working alongside an exceptional food and beverage team, we'd love to hear from you.

Join The Joseph and help deliver the seamless service and elevated experiences that define luxury hospitality.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.