Bartender -

Culaccino Italian Restaurant & Bar Location:

Downtown Franklin, TN Schedule:

35-40 hours per week

Average Earnings:

$30-$32 per hour Come Join the Culaccino Team! Culaccino is a locally rooted Italian Restaurant & Bar in downtown Franklin, serving housemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, craft cocktails, and an internationally focused wine list featuring independent producers from Italy and beyond. We're looking for a personable, motivated bartender who takes pride in their craft, enjoys connecting with guests, and thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Our beverage program celebrates classic cocktails, creative house drinks, quality spirits, and thoughtfully selected wines from independent producers around the world. You don't need years of fine-dining experience to be a great fit. We're looking for someone with solid bartending fundamentals, a passion for hospitality, a willingness to learn, and the ability to deliver consistent, attentive service. Position Highlights Average earnings of $30-$32 per hour Approximately 35-40 hours per week Work with a diverse, thoughtfully curated cocktail and wine program Join an established restaurant in the heart of downtown Franklin What You'll Do Prepare and serve classic cocktails, signature house cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages to Culaccino standards. Provide warm, engaging service and build relationships with guests at the bar. Recommend cocktails, wines, and other beverages based on guest preferences. Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar throughout service. Enter orders accurately, process payments, and operate our POS system efficiently. Communicate effectively with servers, hosts, management, and the kitchen to ensure smooth service. Follow Tennessee alcohol service regulations, responsible serving practices, and applicable food safety standards. Assist with opening, closing, beverage preparation, inventory, and other daily bar responsibilities. What We're Looking For Previous bartending experience in a restaurant, bar, or hospitality setting. Working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and beverage service, or the motivation to continue developing these skills. Ability to prepare drinks consistently, follow recipes, and maintain attention to detail. A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences. Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills. A positive attitude, team-first mentality, and sense of urgency during busy shifts. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Tennessee ABC Server Permit. Must meet applicable Tennessee age requirements for alcohol service. Why Culaccino? Work with an established local restaurant brand and distinctive Italian identity. Develop your beverage knowledge with craft cocktails, quality spirits, and wines from independent producers around the world. Join a team that values hospitality, teamwork, consistency, and attention to detail. Work in the heart of historic downtown Franklin. Ready to Join Us? Apply today and tell us about your bartending experience and what you enjoy most about hospitality. At Culaccino, we believe great bartending is about more than making drinks. It's about personality, professionalism, and making every guest feel welcome. We look forward to meeting you!

Pay:

$30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person