Bartender - Ole Red Gatlinburg

2/25/2026

The Bartender will be responsible for mixing drinks, pouring beverages, serving food, and ensuring exceptional guest service while maintaining high energy in a music and entertainment venue. Key duties include following recipes, suggesting menu items, managing cash transactions accurately, and adhering to all alcohol service regulations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Rooted in 125 years of Music City history, with iconic entertainment brands, world-renowned destination hotels and new ventures emerging every year, there is no limit to opportunity with us. Come see what it means to make Music City, "Music City," as we continue to celebrate the country lifestyle and superior hospitality in both Nashville and beyond. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is a REIT for federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company’s owned assets include a network of four upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 8,114 rooms that are managed by lodging operator Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. Other owned assets managed by Marriott International, Inc. include Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, the General Jackson Showboat, The Inn at Opryland, a 303-room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland and AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, a 192-room overflow hotel near Gaylord National. The Company also owns and operates media and entertainment assets, including the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; 650 AM WSM, the Opry’s radio home; and Ole Red, a country lifestyle and entertainment brand.

About the Role

As a Bartender in our legendary music and entertainment venues, you'll keep the drinks flowing and the energy high. You'll mix cocktails, pour drinks, serve food, and deliver exceptional guest service. As the ideal candidate, you're fast, friendly, and focused, understanding that in a venue with this much musical history, every shift is about delivering unforgettable experiences!

Greet guests with a smile and sincere welcome. Engage in friendly conversations to cultivate regular and repeat business.
Follow recipes and established techniques to prepare and serve drinks. Accurately fulfill orders and assist guests.
Demonstrate knowledge of menus and daily specials when taking orders and serving food. Respond to guest inquiries regarding the menu, beverage options, and entertainment. Suggestively sell to boost sales. Communicate allergy alerts.
Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Restock ice bins, beverages, kegs, plasticware etc. as needed.
Proactively address guest needs. Respond to concerns and resolve issues with a professional, positive attitude. Comply with company issued steps of service.
Communicate daily entertainment and upcoming events in venue.
Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance, alcohol awareness training, and company policies. Request proper ID per company policy.
Adhere to cash handling policies and procedures, operate POS terminals accurately, handle payments securely, and reconcile financials at the end of the shift.
Attend pre-shift meetings. Perform defined opening/running/closing duties.
Maintain clean and orderly dining and service environments during and after service. Bus bar top as needed. Follow sanitation procedures required by health regulatory agencies in both public areas and back of house.
Perform inventory, product rotation and date labeling to ensure fresh products are readily available for preparation.
Comply with company issues steps of service. Follow all corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

Previous bartending experience required. High-volume bar experience preferred
POS and cash handling experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated team player and self-starter
Able to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety-minded manner
Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs

Licenses / Certifications

State Alcohol Education Card required upon hire

Physical Requirements

Speak and hear to communicate with guests and use both near and distance vision for operating the POS system. Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items. Frequently climb stairs throughout the venue. Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and occasionally sit, kneel, bend, and reach. Manual dexterity for tasks such as using a computer.

Working Conditions

Restaurant/bar/live music environments, subject to both kitchen and customer areas, with large crowds and elevated noise levels.

Key Skills

Cocktail MixingGuest ServiceFood ServiceMenu KnowledgeSuggestive SellingCash HandlingPOS OperationAlcohol Service ComplianceStockingCommunicationProblem ResolutionSanitation ProceduresInventory ManagementTeamworkSelf-StarterSafety Compliance