Seasonal Event Bartender (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Why Cheekwood?

Working at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens offers you the opportunity to work for one of the most beautiful places in Nashville. Formerly the home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, Cheekwood now serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with period rooms and art galleries. At Cheekwood, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of roles tailored to your skills and interests. Whether you are passionate about horticulture, art curation, historical preservation, or one of our many other career opportunities, you would have the chance to thrive and make a meaningful impact here. Working in such a place that cherishes its rich history, vibrant art scene, and serene gardens offers a unique blend of fulfillment and inspiration. You will find yourself in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities for personal and professional growth, amidst the backdrop of picturesque setting.

What would you do in your role and why join?

As an Events Bartender at Cheekwood, you will manage all aspects of bar operations during events, from setup and service to breakdown and inventory management. Your responsibilities include preparing and serving drinks, maintaining the bar area, greeting guests, and ensuring smooth event execution. You will also monitor the building and grounds, handle documentation, and adhere to Cheekwood’s policies. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, engage with guests, and be part of a team that creates memorable experiences for a range of events.

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.

Requirements :

Part-time Benefits