Bode Bartender

About Us

TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward-thinking hotel development and management company focused on elevating hospitality from a service to an experience through strategic development, investment, and brand creation, the group has two hotel brands, Bode and Drift, in addition to Buttonwood Farm & Winery that cater to the concept of social group travel and experiences. Bode, with a location in Nashville, redefines traditional travel by creating flexible spaces that expertly blend the style of vacation rental homes with the comforts and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Drift, with locations in San Jose del Cabo, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and Nashville on the horizon, is a modern hotel concept for independent and group travelers who value adventure and culture with minimalist yet intentional details and amenities. 

Bode Nashville is home to Dawn Cafe and Sidebar - two beloved local favorites among cozy cafes and feel-good bars. If you have a strong passion for F&B and desire to grow with an innovative and fun hospitality company, let's get in touch!

About the role

Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders at the bar to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. Bartenders have extensive knowledge of common drinks which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers and properly decant wines. Bartenders also entertain customers who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while filling drink orders for other customers. Their role is to ensure that customers are of legal drinking age and then prepare a requested drink to their specifications.

What you'll do

• Verify identification and age requirements of customers
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails
• Process payment from customers
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area including refrigerators, bottles, counters, floors & drains
• Prepare any garnishes, syrups, infusions, emulsions, etc. required to execute the bar menu
• Take table orders as necessary
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree in culinary studies or food and hospitality management
• Prior experience in a food-serving establishment 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of alcoholic beverages  and different types of cuisines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge 
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems
• High level of stamina to work to work on feet for extended periods
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness 
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Food Handler's certification and Responsible beverage service certifications required for this role.