Bartender

Why Southern Land?

Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, resident experience, and hospitality—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

Position Summary

Southern Hospitality Company, an entity of Southern Land Company, is headquartered in Nashville, TN is seeking a bartender to open our new Italian restaurant, Lupo Notte. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, in a fast-paced work environment.

The Bartender crafts and serves beverages, interacts with customers, manages bar inventory, and maintains a clean, organized, and welcoming environment. The role requires a blend of technical skills and strong customer service abilities, often in a fast-paced setting.

Essential Functions

• Beverage Preparation & Service: Prepares and serves a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including cocktails, wine, and beer, following standard recipes and presentation standards.
• Customer Interaction: Greet customers warmly, take orders, make knowledgeable recommendations, and ensures a positive and enjoyable experience for guests.
• Compliance & Safety: Verifies customer identification to confirm legal drinking age and monitor behavior to ensure responsible alcohol service, adhering to all state and local laws and safety regulations.
• Bar Maintenance & Stocking: Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary bar area, including washing glassware, wiping down surfaces, and replenishing inventory like liquor, garnishes, and supplies.
• Cash Handling: Accurately manage cash and credit card transactions using a Point-of-Sale (POS) system and balance receipts at the end of a shift.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with other front-of-house and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service to patrons at the bar and in the dining area.
• Health and Safety: Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and alcohol beverage control policies and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mixology Knowledge: Strong knowledge of drink recipes, mixology techniques, and current beverage trends.
• Customer Service: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills to handle a diverse clientele and address complaints professionally.
• Multitasking & Organization: The ability to manage multiple orders and tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
• Flexibility: A willingness to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working in a restaurant.
• Tennessee ABC Server Card (must be attained in first 90 days on property).

Physical Demands

• Frequently standing and walking.
• Some lifting up to 25-50 lbs.

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have…

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off.  For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

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