Bartender - Now Hiring
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$14 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | 9119 East 39th St. Kansas City, Missouri open_in_new |
About this job
Job Summary:
Bartender must provide exceptional customer service, prepare and serve alcoholic, nonalcoholic beverages and food to patrons, oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies, and use the Toast POS System. This is a guest-facing position expected to interact with guests in a positive and professional manner.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Receive and process orders from patrons and wait staff.
- Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
- Service patrons that are seated in the seating area outside of the bar.
- Have ice water pitchers and cups prepared for pickleball players.
- Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks.
- Ensure that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
- Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized.
- Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
- Keeps bar and Grab-n-Go displays supplied with snacks.
- Familiar with the bar's menu, specials, and drink promotions.
- Proper end of shift or close of business day cleaning per the operating procedures.
- Close out the POS for the days’ sales per the operating procedures and submit it to the Food & Beverage Manager.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions/Key Competencies:
- Collect payment from customers for drinks and food.
- Submit orders or create requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies.
- Maintain a clean and organized bar area, stocks and restocks supplies, and manages
inventory
- Use proper judgment and, when necessary, refuse service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of drink preparation and service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on serving customers.
- Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.
- Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local
Law. Must obtain within (7) seven days of hiring.
- Experience with the Toast POS system preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Completion of mixology, barkeeping, or other related training required.
- At least one year of related experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Standing for prolonged periods
- Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds
- Must be the age of 21 or older
Required qualifications:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred qualifications:
- 1+ year of experience in the food & restaurant industry
- 21+ years or older
- Comfortable handling customer complaints
- Able to stand for duration of shift
- Able to comfortably lift 30 lbs
- Available to work: holidays
- Available to work: weekends
- Available to work: on call