Urban Cowboy - Public House & Wine Bar Bartender Nashville, TN · Part time Company website

Apply for Bartender

As a Bartender at The Parlor Bar at Urban Cowboy, you’ll pour wines from a heavily rotating glass list, make batched cocktails, and deliver outstanding guest experiences. We focus exclusively on low-intervention, sustainably made wines - if it’s interesting, we’re pouring it! The Parlor Bar doubles as our Hotel lobby and the Parlor Bartender needs to set and maintain a welcoming vibe for all of our guests. We're looking for individuals with a solid knowledge of wine (and the desire to learn more), classic cocktails, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure.

REPORTS TO

• Wine Bar Manger and General Manager 

SALARY + HOURS EXPECTATIONS

• $2.13 an Hour + Tips
• Part-time (16-30 hours per week)
• Monday and Tuesday availability required, occasional weekend availability required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the wine list and ability to discuss and recommend wines to customers.
• Demonstrate at minimum a basic understanding of wine varietals, regions, styles, and flavor profiles. 
• Prep for bar service (set up, stocking, etc)
• Engage with customers, offer a friendly and memorable experience. 
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked.
• Use POS system efficiently
• Be part of the heart and soul of our bar and hotel’s atmosphere.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Carry out all tasks with an attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety while maintaining an enjoyable and clean environment for guests and team.
• Ability to multitask (ie converse with guests while making drinks)
• Work efficiently and maintain a reasonable pace of service at all times.
• Engage with all guests in a timely, professional and friendly manner.
• Work to uphold and enforce all necessary legal statutes at all times.
• Serve safely and appropriately any alcohol by monitoring intake and communicating with staff and management when there are issues or needs.
• Fill in for absent staff as needed, assist with special events as needed.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Ability to honor your schedule, show up on time and clock in and out, put in requests for time off with appropriate notice.
• Ability to fluently work the POS system, as well as responsibly and accurately handle cash payments.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal communication skills in English, as well as nonverbal communications in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with attention to detail.
• Previous wine and bartending experience preferred but not required!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to handle physical workload, including bending, stooping, and lifting for up to 75% of your scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand for 100% of your scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, maneuver in narrow hallways, up and down small stairways and behind the bar.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physically active, standing, lifting, kneeling, stooping, walking throughout the entire shift.
• Dim lighting, sometimes loud environment. 
• No driving required.

Why work with us...

• Urban Cowboy is recognized as one of the leading design hotels and cocktail bars in the world, with locations in Brooklyn, Nashville, The Catskills, and Denver. As part of our team, we look to hire and grow individuals who are committed to creating and leading a great guest experience, across properties, understanding the potential for expansion and growth throughout the brand.
• Brand discounts
• Discounted stays at all affiliated properties, including: Urban Cowboy Lodge, Urban Cowboy Nashville, Urban Cowboy Denver, and The Dive Motel.
• Inclusive work environment where all are celebrated and all are welcome.

DISCLAIMER

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.