Bar & Billiards Room Bartender - Avocet Hospitality Group

Bartender at The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel's Bar & Billiards Room has an opening for an experienced and professional Bartender!

Chattanooga’s award-winning historic hotel, The Read House, has been hosting guests and visitors since 1872! Start a new career journey with classic elegance at The Read House Hotel!

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Location: 107 West MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Salary: $7.25 per hour + Tips

Benefits:

• A Culture that Values Passion, Individuality, and Fun!
• Opportunities for Internal Growth and Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Provided & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Employer Match up to 3.5%
• Referral Bonus Program
• Earned Wage Access through PayActiv- access to your earned wages before payday!
• Hotel & Restaurant Discounts at Avocet Hospitality Properties
• Employee Meal Option
• Starbucks Discount
• Garage Parking Discount

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Bar & Billiards Room Bartender, you will present qualities reflecting the professional and proper atmosphere of the Bar & Billiards speak-easy 1920's feel. You will be responsible for serving guests at the bar top as well as preparing beverages for the servers; pouring and preparing beer, wine, and cocktails.

The Bar and Billiards Room Bartender position is part-time. Weekend availability on Fridays and Saturdays is required.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Satisfy guest requests in a timely manner while providing a positive and friendly experience
• Take beverage orders from customers and servers, and serve drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail
• Mix beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits; prepare, slice, and pit fruit for garnish
• Collect payment from guests, issue receipts and/ or change; abide by all cash handling procedures
• Abide by all company and state guidelines regarding food handling and the sales and service of alcoholic beverages
• Ensure all bar tools, glassware, and the bar area are maintained throughout every shift to the highest cleanliness standards
• Maintain a well-stocked bar with adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and any other accessories
• Organize the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory
• Conduct inventory count when necessary
• Assist in any other aspect of the lounge service when necessary
• Complete side work duties such as polishing silverware and glassware and silverware, rolling silverware, setting bar amenities, etc.
• Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance with the ability to work a flexible schedule which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays when business requires

Job Requirements

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One to three years of bartending experience preferred
• TABC Server Permit required within 60 days of hire

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with guests, team members, and management
• Proficiency in restaurant POS and inventory applications
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Classic and modern cocktail recipe knowledge and understanding of wine and beer varieties required

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, sometimes more than 8 hours
• Ability to quickly prepare, open, and serve beverages
• Ability to apply patience and understanding to all persons and situations.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced environment with changing variables
• Ability to perform well under pressure to meet the needs of guests, team members and/ or management

Work Environment

• The work environment includes high guest contact; may involve varying conditions and circumstances with guests, staff, visitors, etc.

WHO WE ARE

The Read House

The Roaring '20s are alive and prosperous in Chattanooga at the Historic Read House Hotel. We embrace the "Great Gatsby" era of grandeur and opulence and project the right balance of luxury and rebellious spirit in everything we do. At the Read House, service reigns supreme. We empower our team through support, growth and camaraderie which is instrumental in our culture of genuine hospitality and taking care of guests at every turn. Take the plunge, and be a part of this fun and exciting journey.

Bar & Billiards Room

Our Bar & Billiards Room, located off the grand lobby, boasts a speakeasy tone, but is easily accessible to locals and guests seeking handcrafted aperitifs and timeless affairs. This Chattanooga cocktail bar creates specialty and seasonal concoctions, as well as wines, bourbons, whiskeys, and much more.

*2022, 2023 & 2024 Finalist for Chattanooga’s Best of the Best Hospitality Employer!*

Step back in time and visit The Read House Hotel! (www.thereadhousehotel.com)

EOE / DFWP