Bar server Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Lead Bartender

Tantísimo | Nashville, TN

Tantísimo is seeking a strong, service-driven Lead Bartender to oversee daily bar operations, drive beverage education, and support team performance. This role blends hospitality, leadership, financial awareness, and systems management. The Lead Bartender sets the tone behind the bar and acts as the bridge between ownership and the bar team.

This is a working leadership position - you are on the floor, in service, and actively elevating the program every day.

Position Summary

The Lead Bartender is responsible for bar inventory management, ordering within budget, prep coordination, team communication, beverage education, and maintaining operational standards. This role works closely with ownership and management to drive revenue, control costs, and build a strong base of regular guests. This FT position works five nights per week.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory, Budget & Product Management

Order liquor and beer weekly within approved budget parameters

Analyze previous week's product mix to determine appropriate purchasing levels

Monitor costs and contribute to strategies that protect margins

Build and maintain accurate pars for liquor, beer, and bar prep

Ensure prep lists are properly coordinated and executed daily

Track inventory levels, reduce waste, and prevent over-ordering

Communicate low counts of produce, specialty ingredients, and bar supplies to leadership with appropriate notice

Proactively flag potential shortages or cost concerns before they impact service

Leadership & Team Communication

Serve as the primary communication lead for the bar team

Update and maintain:

Recipe books

Specs and builds

Sidework sheets

Bar standards documentation

Ensure all bartenders are executing recipes and service standards consistently

Hold the team accountable for cleanliness, organization, and restocking standards

Act as an intermediary between ownership/management and the bar team

Education & Program Development

Build and maintain an educational resource for the back bar, including:

Agave spirits

Piscos

Rums

Other key categories relevant to the program

Lead lineup presentations twice per week

Develop a culture of beverage knowledge, storytelling, and product confidence

Support cocktail development and seasonal menu evolution

Guest Experience & Revenue Growth

Actively build relationships with regular guests

Drive repeat business and bar-top community

Work alongside management to reach and exceed bar sales targets

Contribute ideas to grow beverage revenue and improve guest engagement

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of spirits, especially agave-based spirits, rum, and Latin American categories

Experience with inventory management, pars, and beverage cost control

Strong organizational skills and ability to anticipate operational needs

Natural leadership presence and team accountability skills

Strong communicator who can both lead and collaborate

Passion for hospitality and building community

Compensation

$12 per hour + Tips

Tip-outs in accordance with house policy

Eligibility for performance-based bonuses (details discussed during hiring process)

What Success Looks Like

Bar inventory and prep systems run smoothly and within budget

Pars are accurate and prevent both over-ordering and shortages

The team executes consistently and confidently

The bar builds loyal regulars and increases revenue

Communication between ownership and staff is proactive and solution-oriented