Bartender

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip-based earnings

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Kansas is seeking a Bartender for our dual-branded Applebee's/IHOP location. You’ll craft beverages, greet guests, and support a lively bar atmosphere while upholding hospitality and safety standards.

This team‑oriented role emphasizes guest experience, working mornings to late evenings, with compensation that includes tips. Thrive is an equal opportunity employer and values community involvement.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to care for others while learning and growing.
• Positive attitude with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to operate blenders, frozen beverage machines, and bar equipment safely.
• Ability to stand and be active for the full shift.
• Willingness to maintain cleanliness and hygiene during service.
• Cash handling and basic math skills for transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and laws.
• Create a welcoming bar atmosphere and deliver hospitality.
• Take orders at the bar and serve guests.
• Open/close bar duties and side work to keep bar ready.
• Prepare garnishes and stock bar supplies during shifts.
• Process guest checks and payments accurately.
• Enter orders into the POS and coordinate with kitchen for timely service.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Alcohol service

Tools

Blenders

Frozen beverage machines

Bar equipment safety

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family‑owned restaurant company that’s been serving communities for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. As we open our innovative dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurant, we’re building a team that’s passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for every guest - morning, noon, and night.

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities where we live. If you enjoy working in a fun, family‑oriented atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

Title: Bartender

Hours of Operation

Sun - Thursday: 7am-10pm

Friday - Saturday: 7am - 12am

Our Purpose

To make a difference by serving guests with genuine hospitality, great food, and expertly crafted beverages. As a Bartender, you'll create a welcoming, energetic atmosphere while preparing alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, serving guests at the bar, and supporting the overall guest experience within our dual‑branded Applebee's/IHOP restaurant.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages according to company recipes, responsible alcohol service guidelines, and applicable laws (30%).
• Create a welcoming, friendly, and engaging atmosphere by interacting with bar guests and delivering exceptional hospitality (20%).
• Take food and beverage orders and serve guests seated at the bar (15%).
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and side work to maintain bar readiness (15%).
• Prepare fruit and vegetable garnishes and stock bar supplies throughout each shift (5%).
• Present guest checks, accurately process cash and credit card transactions, and complete payment procedures (5%).
• Process employee and manager food orders as required (5%).
• Enter food and beverage orders accurately into the point‑of‑sale system and communicate with the kitchen to ensure timely service (5%).

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to care for others while growing and learning.
• Positive attitude with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to operate blenders, frozen beverage machines, and other bar equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to stand and remain active throughout the entire shift.
• Comfortable with frequent hand washing and regular immersion of hands in water.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness by wiping tables, bar surfaces, equipment, and picking up debris throughout the restaurant.
• Ability to transport glass racks, beverage cases, and other supplies weighing up to 25 pounds multiple times during a shift.
• Reading, writing, basic math, verbal communication, and cash‑handling skills required.
• Flexibility to support the overall operation of the dual‑branded restaurant as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity throughout each shift. Team members must be able to:

• Move throughout the restaurant and communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Frequently handle and grasp items weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, reach, and stand for extended periods.
• Maintain adequate vision to assess cleanliness, prepare beverages accurately, and operate touchscreen point‑of‑sale systems.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation

This position is paid at the applicable tip‑credit minimum wage, plus tips where permitted by law. Total earnings will vary based on business levels, shift availability, and tips received.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tennessee locations participate in E-Verify as required by state law.