Bartender

Hawkers Asian Street Food•Franklin, TN

14d

About The Position

As a Bartender at Hawkers Asian Street Food, you create an engaging bar experience by crafting drinks, sharing the Hawkers story, and helping guests feel welcome. The role calls for warmth, product knowledge, speed, and a team-first attitude. Bartenders maintain awareness of bar guests, service tickets, dining-room flow, and team needs throughout each shift. Responsibilities span guest service and recommendations, beverage preparation, responsible alcohol service, bar upkeep, payment processing, required training and compliance, and opening, running, and closing side work. The position requires schedule flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-noise environment. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

Requirements

Meet the minimum age requirement to serve alcohol under local and state law.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Have or be willing to obtain Alcohol Service Certification, such as TABC, RBS, or a state equivalent.
Have or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers Certification.
Understand and comply with OSHA and HACCP standards.
Demonstrate genuine hospitality, urgency, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
Remain composed in a high-volume environment.
Stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach above shoulder level for the duration of a shift.
Lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Work at a sustained, fast pace in a high-noise, high-activity bar environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior bartending or bar experience.
Knowledge of classic and craft cocktail techniques.
Familiarity with POS systems such as Toast or Aloha.

Responsibilities

Greet guests promptly and warmly, and respond to their needs accurately and in a timely manner.
Share the story of Hawkers, including its inspiration, cuisine, and service approach, in a natural and engaging way.
Assess guest preferences and make personalized beverage and food recommendations.
Take food and to-go orders as needed and enter them accurately into the POS system.
Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to Hawkers recipes and quality standards.
Check guest identification and serve alcohol responsibly in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Use sound judgment regarding alcohol consumption and guest safety, involving leadership when appropriate.
Restock bar supplies and maintain par levels throughout the shift.
Keep the bar area and equipment clean, organized, and sanitary.
Process payments accurately and securely, settle tabs, and balance registers at the end of the shift.
Complete required training courses and ongoing assessments, and stay current on menu and procedural changes.
Complete assigned opening, running, and closing side work thoroughly and on time.
Maintain a positive attitude, work well under pressure, and support fellow team members.
Demonstrate schedule flexibility and fill in as needed to support bar and restaurant operations.
Perform additional duties as directed by management.