Experienced Bartender/Mixologist
Maryville
Experienced Bartender/Mixologist
Full Time • Maryville
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Job Summary
We are seeking a creative, charismatic, and highly skilled Bartender / Mixologist to join our founding team. As a key player in our new downtown venue, you won’t just be pouring drinks—you will be crafting memorable sensory experiences for our guests. The ideal candidate possesses a deep knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, flavor profiles, and modern mixology techniques, combined with an infectious energy and a dedication to top-tier hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a creative, charismatic, and highly skilled Bartender / Mixologist to join our founding team. As a key player in our new downtown venue, you won’t just be pouring drinks—you will be crafting memorable sensory experiences for our guests. The ideal candidate possesses a deep knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, flavor profiles, and modern mixology techniques, combined with an infectious energy and a dedication to top-tier hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft & Innovation: Prepare and serve a diverse menu of high-quality craft cocktails, mocktails, and classic drinks accurately, efficiently, and beautifully.
- Guest Experience: Welcome guests warmly, engage them in conversation, guide them through our curated beverage menu, and make personalized recommendations based on flavor preferences.
- Bar Operations: Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar workstation. Assist with opening and closing procedures, including inventory counts, restocking ice/garnishes, and prepping house-made batches, syrups or infusions.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all local and state alcohol serving regulations, verify guest identification to ensure legal drinking age, and manage guest alcohol consumption responsibly.
- Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with floor staff, kitchen team members, and management to ensure smooth service and an outstanding overall guest experience.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of high-volume bartending or dedicated mixology experience, preferably in an upscale, craft cocktail lounge, or energetic downtown environment.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of spirits, wine, craft beer, garnishing techniques, and flavor pairing principles.
- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stay calm, organized, and positive under pressure during high-volume shifts.
- Certification: Active state/local alcohol server certification (e.g., TABC, TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol, or equivalent) is required prior to start date.
- Availability: Flexible schedule, including availability to work late nights and weekends.
What We Offer
- Competitive Earning Potential: Excellent base hourly pay plus robust tip volume.
- Creative Input: Opportunities to contribute ideas directly to our seasonal cocktail menus and drink specials.
- Positive Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment where your creativity is celebrated.
- Perks: Medical, Dental and Vision opportunities as well as 401K matching. Employee discounts.
If you are ready to bring your passion and craft to a growing downtown Maryville, we want to hear from you!
The mountains of East Tennessee helped shape an independent people who learned the value of community when the nearest city was at least a days journey away. At the center of small communities in the Appalachians and their foothills was more often than not, a mill. The mill became a place where people gathered to grind the corn won from a stubborn clay soil into meal and flour that would become the foundation of southern cuisine.
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