Bar Lead

Tantísimo•Nashville, TN

19h

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

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