Bartender

Position Status: Part-Time

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Food and Beverage

Core Values

Inclusion, Creative Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Purposeful Service

Objective:

Concession Bartenders are responsible for positive guest interactions while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contributes to a team-based culture focused on respect, communication, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Set up/breakdown of permanent and portable sales locations.
• Utilize high quality spirits, liqueurs, fruits, mixers to create sensational drinks for guests.
• Greet guests, check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol, take beverage orders directly from guests, mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered, able to create and serve drinks in a timely manner and in compliance with TABC Liquor Laws/Rules and company standards.
• Previous cash handling, handle an assigned bank, and follow all cash handling procedures, collect payment for drinks served.
• Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepare inventory and/or inventory requests as needed to replenish supplies, and complete all issued inventory control reports.
• Maintain an organized and clean working area by performing general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards. (sweeping, mopping, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc.) as needed, and take trash to trash compactor.
• Work TPAC events and receptions as directed by F&B Management, at least six (6) shifts each month, and a flexible schedule as determined by TPAC’s show schedule including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent, valid TN ABC Permit, and 1-2 years of related experience or training.  Must 18 years or older with knowledge of Tennessee liquor laws and regulations. Must meet state and city health requirements for food handling and alcoholic beverage service. Comfortable with navigating F&B areas and various theater settings.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication. Strong customer service skills. 
• Preferred:  Familiar with IOS/iPads, how to tap a keg, extensive knowledge of beer/wine/liquor and drink recipes, and the ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Encouraged: Bilingual

Software and Services Used:

Appetize, Zoom.

TPAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of the employment process will be merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristic. Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) values staff diversity and actively encourages people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, perspectives, skills, and stories to advance our nonprofit mission and enrich our organizational culture.