Seasonal Event Bartender (Part-Time)

Work in one of the most beautiful places in Nashville! Formerly the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, Cheekwood now serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with period rooms and art galleries. Cheekwood’s mission is to stimulate the mind and nurture the spirit, for not only our guests, but our staff as well.

The Seasonal Event Bartender will provide exceptional experience to our patrons by achieving above and beyond customer service through beverage knowledge and execution while maintaining a professional appearance and a helpful, friendly demeanor in various bar settings throughout the 55-acre Garden property and Historic Mansion

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for set up, execution, and break down of event bars, and trash removal until buildings are clean and ready to be secured by Cheekwood Security or cleared by Event Coordinator. All remaining event inventory is to be documented and returned to the proper storage area at the end of each event with the Event Coordinator.
• Monitor building and grounds throughout events to ensure things are running smoothly; alert Security or Coordinator immediately with any issues or building damage.
• Responsible for signing and filling out all appropriate documents as provided by Coordinator – including but not limited to Tip/ Hour Sheet, Pull Sheet, and Side Work Sheet.
• Responsible for set up, execution, and break down of bar kiosks, keeping accurate records of all inventory and sales, as well as equipment needed for the shift. Shift equipment is to be returned to the Coordinator or rentals office as instructed.
• Verify identification and age requirements of patrons.
• Politely greet and service all patrons when approached - including answering questions about Cheekwood’s history, programming, drink related, etc. to best of one’s knowledge.
• Adhere to the dress uniform, this includes a name tag, as in the employee handbook and/or noted from a Coordinator/ Manager/ Director.
• Responsible for reading and following all provided information provided prior to the shift, on the pull sheet at the beginning of the shift, and as instructed during the onsite pre-shift meeting so that one may be knowledgeable of timelines and details of that specific event.
• Bartenders are required to supply their own bar tools as needed, including but not limited to a wine key and a bottle opener.
• All bartenders are required to complete golf cart training and operate a golf cart. Golf cart must be cleaned from trash/debris after every shift, filled with gas as needed, and returned to the designated area at the end of the event.

• Must have both a valid driver’s license and a current valid ABC Certificate
• Excellent client relation skills and advanced communication skills, private event experience, and extensive bar/alcohol knowledge.
• Must have the availability to work weekends, mornings, nights and some holidays in outdoor weather conditions. This position is a great opportunity for anyone looking for part-time and flexible.

Part-time Benefits:

• Membership & Discounts: As an employee, you receive a Cheekwood membership, which entitles you to unlimited admission during regular Garden hours and a limited number of free tickets to special events. Members also receive discounts classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Gift Shop. Your Cheekwood membership also include reciprocal admission for named members to more than 300 gardens though the American Horticultural Society.
• Reciprocal Admission: As an employee of Cheekwood you have free general admission access to many local cultural, historical, and art institutions as part of the employee admission program.

Cheekwood is an equal opportunity employer