Bartender at the Southern Steak & Oyster

The Bartender is responsible for crafting and serving a wide variety of beverages, including cocktails, beer, and wine. This role involves providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, and ensuring a positive guest experience. The Bartender takes orders, mixes and serves drinks, handles cash and card transactions, and monitors inventory levels. Strong knowledge of drink recipes, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are crucial.

SHIFT:

3 AM - 1 PM, Monday through Friday

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet guests and take beverage orders in a friendly and professional manner.
• Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to recipes and guest specifications.
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including washing glassware and bar tools.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately, including opening and closing tabs.
• Monitor guest behavior and manage alcohol consumption to ensure guest safety.
• Provide recommendations on drink selections and upsell additional products when appropriate.
• Prepare garnishes, rim glasses, and ensure the bar is stocked with the necessary supplies.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain knowledge of the restaurant’s menu and specials to answer guest questions and provide recommendations.
• Handle guest complaints or concerns in a courteous and professional manner, escalating to management when necessary.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and waitstaff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of food and beverages.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and inform management of any shortages or needed supplies.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience
• Friendly, outgoing, approachable personality
• Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old 
• Current Tenessee ABC permit highly preferred. Willingness to obtain one upon hire is required. 
• 1 years of experience as a bartender in a full-service restaurant
• Formal bartending training a plus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.

Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.

The nature of restaurant work requires the Bartender to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures.

 BENEFITS

HIRING PROCESS

Once you have applied, please anticipate communications from the team via text; this is our primary form of initial communication with candidates. We look forward to connecting

 *First Meridian Services utilizes E-Verify to confirm work eligibility within the US.

*First Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

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