Bartender (Barista) - Soho House Nashville

About the role

A Bartender/Barista with a primary focus on barista responsibilities prepares and serves high-quality hot and cold beverages, including espresso-based drinks, drip coffee, teas, and specialty beverages, according to company recipes and quality standards. This role provides friendly, attentive customer service while maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow steps of service and company guidelines for preparing cocktails, juices, coffee, and drinks used at the bar.
• Maintain a clean and organized section; collaborate with other bartenders to wash glassware and utensils after each use, clean up after customers, and clean the work area.
• Educate guests and members about beverage options learned through House Tonic trainings.
• Discuss and describe daily specials, seasonally influenced menu items, and food pairing options to promote additional sales and enhance the dining experience.
• Collect payment on all sold items and operate a cash register.
• Check identification of customers to ensure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol and tobacco products, and determine when a customer has had too much alcohol.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to create attractive displays that promote specific beverage options and increase overall sales and guest experience.
• Serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of supplies and delegate replenishment of items to Barbacks.
• Mix ingredients according to drink recipes to maintain a globally unified beverage program and consistent experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience working in a high-volume F&B operation.
• Craft cocktail experience and working with seasonally influenced perishable items.
• Experience making coffee drinks a plus.
• Ability to multitask and deliver drink requests in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining consistency.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Flexible schedule and reliable.
• Tips certified.
• Micros experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast-paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required.

Benefits

• Health Care + 401K: Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision, as well as a Retirement fund with a 2% match.
• Paid Time Off: Full-time employees receive sick days and vacation days.
• Career Development: Opportunities for domestic or international career progression, both managerially and technically.
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability.
• Learning & Development: Access to an extensive range of internally and externally run courses for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating passion for food and drink with monthly calendars of trips, trainings, and events available to all.
• Team Events: Monthly fun events including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• Team Meal: Substantial meal provided free of charge while on duty in Houses & Restaurants.