What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time - Bartender - Ole Red BNA (Nashville Airport) position at Opry Entertainment Group & Ryman Hospitality...?
The Bartender will manage the bar and prepare and serve alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages to customers at Ole Red in the Nashville International Airport. This position will serve food and beverage items in a knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful manner and work with a team to ensure every guest has a great experience.
- Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor, and cultivate regular guests and repeat business.
- Suggestively sell both beverages and menu items to guests at the bar.
- Use current techniques to create innovative drinks and cocktail recipes that will enhance the guest experience.
- Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance, alcohol awareness training, and company alcohol policies; request proper ID per company policy.
- Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager.
- Perform opening/running/closing duties.
- Prepare guest checks on POS terminal and process payment according to company policy. Maintain appropriate comp and spill checks.
- Maintain bartender bank; perform cash pull / check out procedures.
- Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to start of each shift
- Work with management team to continuously evaluate and update drink menus at Ole Red.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
- Bartending experience in high-volume restaurant/bar
- Working knowledge of high-volume restaurant operations and safe, responsible alcohol service
- POS check and cash handling experience
- Cash handling experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to handle multiple tables at one time efficiently and with an upbeat, friendly attitude;
anticipate guest needs - Skilled in interpersonal and verbal communication and teamwork
- Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety-minded manner
Licenses / Certifications
- Must meet all requirements to receive required airport SIDA badge, including successful completion of a background check
