Bartender - Drift Nashville at TMC Group LLC – Nashville, Tennessee

TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward-thinking hotel development and management company focused on elevating hospitality from a service to an experience through strategic development, investment, and brand creation, the group has two hotel brands, Bode and Drift, in addition to Buttonwood Farm & Winery that cater to the concept of social group travel and experiences. Bode, with a location in Nashville, redefines traditional travel by creating flexible spaces that expertly blend the style of vacation rental homes with the comforts and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Drift, with locations in San Jose del Cabo, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and Nashville on the horizon, is a modern hotel concept for independent and group travelers who value adventure and culture with minimalist yet intentional details and amenities.

About the role

• Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. Bartenders have extensive knowledge of craft cocktail creation as well as common drinks, which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers, and properly decant wines. Bartenders also entertain customers who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while filling drink orders for other customers. Their role is to ensure that customers are of legal drinking age and then prepare a requested drink to bar specifications.

What you'll do

• Welcome guests to the bar with outstanding hospitality
• Verify identification and age requirements of customers
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails per menu specs
• Process payment from customers
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• Record and balance receipts and prepare daily reports
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere

Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an establishment with bar & food service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of alcoholic beverages and knowledgeable of different types of cuisines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate

Job Type: Part-time