Bartender

Featuring sleek, energetic urban design, TenTen delivers modern Japanese cuisine centered around thoughtfully sourced sushi, robata, and grass-fed wagyu—all crafted without seed oils or refined sugars.

We are looking for hospitality professionals passionate about delivering exceptional guest service, collaborating at all times, actively listening, and fostering gratitude.

Our Mission & How You Will Live Our Core Values

Our Mission:

Nova's guiding purpose is to create concepts where intentional ingredients, genuine hospitality, exceptional craft, and lighthearted play can converge. We innovate unique, layered experiences that nourish people, nurture talent, and serve the communities we call home.

Here is how you bring that mission to life behind the bar:

• Authentic Hospitality: You create spaces that feel like a second home. You engage warmly with guests and team members, practicing active listening, clear communication, and genuine care.

• Action With Intention: Every detail matters. You follow craft cocktail recipes to ensure consistency, manage inventory accurately, and take orders with attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.

• A Commitment to Growth: You stay ahead of beverage trends, deepen your wine and craft cocktail knowledge, welcome constructive feedback, and always work to elevate your craft.

• For This Community: You come to work to build a community. You take responsibility, step up when the team is in the weeds, and foster connection and joy both behind the bar and across the dining room.

What to Expect & Responsibilities

Craft & Guest Experience

• Consistently follow craft cocktail recipes to ensure high quality and execution.

• Engage with guests, sharing deep menu knowledge to answer questions, recommend cocktails, and suggest alternatives.

• Take food and beverage orders accurately, paying close attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.

• Serve food, wine, craft cocktails, and beverages while demonstrating our steps of service.

• Accurately input orders into the POS, clear, and reset tables as needed.

Bar Operations & Teamwork

• Perform opening and closing side work, keeping work areas clean and in full compliance with health codes.

• Monitor, restock, and maintain bar par levels, inventory, and supplies for both the bar and tables.

• Practice active listening and maintain clear communication with teammates and guests.

• Support team members during peak rushes to clear paths and keep service moving smoothly.

You Should Have & Requirements

• Experience: Prefer two (2) or more years of bar experience in a high-volume fine or casual dining restaurant.

• Expertise: Proven knowledge and understanding of craft/creative cocktails and wine.

• Certifications: Valid TABC Certification and Food Handlers Certification required prior to start.

• Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand or walk for a minimum of eight hours in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Able to twist, push/pull, reach, bend, climb, and carry/lift up to 25 pounds.

• Excellent communication skills in English (reading, writing, speaking).

• Comfortable working inside and outside under varying seasonal conditions.

Our Investment in You

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Financial Wellness: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to help you save on eligible healthcare expenses.

• Holistic Wellness Program: Dedicated wellness initiatives supporting physical and mental well-being.

• Austin Commuter Perk: Dedicated on-site parking spaces and discounted transit passes.

• Venue Privileges: Generous dining and venue privileges across all Nova Hospitality properties.

• Growth Culture: A supportive, collaborative environment focused on learning and professional growth

• Competitive hourly rate (tipped position)