DIRECTOR OF BARS AND NIGHTLIFE

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Dream Nashville is a vibrant and upscale hospitality establishment located in the heart of Nashville, known for its dynamic nightlife and innovative food and beverage offerings. This hotel and nightlife venue prides itself on delivering exceptional experiences that blend the rich musical heritage of Nashville with a modern and luxurious atmosphere. Dream Nashville operates a variety of nightlife venues including bars and entertainment spaces that attract both locals and tourists seeking a unique and high-energy environment. The establishment emphasizes customer satisfaction, quality service, and excellence in every aspect of its operations. The team at Dream Nashville is driven by a passion for hospitality and a commitment to creating memorable moments for all guests, employees, and stakeholders involved.

The Director of Bars and Nightlife at Dream Nashville is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, management, and day-to-day operations of all nightlife venues and beverage programs within the hotel. This position is pivotal in crafting innovative and experiential programming that not only enhances the guest experience but also drives strong financial performance and profitability. The director will lead a talented team of professionals, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and fostering a customer-centric culture. Key responsibilities include managing promotional plans to increase sales, maintaining beverage inventory and vendor relationships, and coordinating all operational systems for seamless venue management. The role requires a hands-on leader who remains visible and engaged during peak operational hours, capable of balancing creative vision with solid financial acumen.

Furthermore, the Director of Bars and Nightlife will collaborate closely with the hotel’s Food and Beverage Director and executive committee to provide comprehensive reports and insights aimed at achieving long-term business goals. Managing human resources functions within the division is also critical, involving hiring, training, performance management, and maintaining a motivated and empowered team. The ideal candidate must possess deep knowledge of the Nashville nightlife scene and hospitality industry, exhibit strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to remain composed under pressure with a positive and energetic attitude. This role promotes a team-oriented approach where the leader sets an example by being service-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence, all while ensuring guest satisfaction and safety are top priorities.

Job Requirements

Must be able to work late nights and weekends
flexible schedule to accommodate business levels
must sustain composure and remain calm under pressure
physically able to perform tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, mobility, and continuous standing
must be able to drive as necessary
must secure state required TABC License
must be service oriented with an obsession for detail
must be a team player with a lead-from-the-front mindset
must have excellent customer service skills
must have effective communication abilities
ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
able to multi-task
must maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times

Job Qualifications

Solid understanding of the nightlife business and Nashville music scene
minimum of five years of restaurant and bar management experience
demonstrated ability to run shifts independently
experience creating and implementing new concepts in hospitality
strong composure and positive attitude
energetic, outgoing, and possessing unimpeachable character
excellent customer service skills with attention to detail
proven leadership and team motivation abilities
ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
proficiency with computer data input and hotel management systems
creative thinker with business growth expertise
working knowledge of Microsoft Office and hospitality management software, MICROS preferred
ability to read, write, and understand English
ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
ability to obtain state-required TABC License

Job Duties

Directs and assists in the development of competitive promotional plans to increase business levels and sales
provides customer intelligence for market and economic trend evaluation
maintains a strong presence on venue floors during peak times
monitors and manages beverage inventory levels and costs
places orders within cost control procedures
maintains relationships with vendors and suppliers
manages beverage programming across all nightlife venues
coordinates key stakeholders including bartenders, service staff, marketing, talent, A/V, security, and operations
monitors month-end financial reports and provides feedback to executive committee and ownership
works closely with hotel F&B director
reinforces a customer service mentality among staff
promptly and respectfully resolves guest requests and concerns
interviews and hires bar team to maintain proper staffing
ensures operational systems and procedures are effective and consistently applied
oversees seamless day-to-day operations
manages and develops managerial and professional staff
ensures accurate and timely payroll processing
maintains good customer relations and knowledge of local events
manages cash transaction procedures and personal bank responsibilities
maintains a friendly and courteous demeanor
implements emergency procedures and security training
performs additional duties as assigned
manages human resources functions including hiring, training, coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions