Bartender

Arbor Lodging; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual raise

401k plan

Additional benefits

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a bartender to greet guests, learn preferences, and prepare beverages while providing outstanding guest service. You will upsell items, create recipes, and keep the bar clean and organized throughout shifts.

The role requires knowledge of drink mixing and garnishing, plus ability to comply with applicable alcohol regulations. Pleasant communication and reliability are essential to support a hospitable guest experience at Arbor’s properties.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Fluent communication and positive attitude.
• Ability to comply with state alcohol regulations and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and serve at tables as needed.
• Interact with guests, take orders, and upsell items.
• Recommend menu items based on guest preferences and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain bar inventory, cleanliness, and organization.
• Ensure proper identification and age verification of guests.

Skills

Bartending experience

Mixology knowledge

Garnishing and serving drinks

Communication skills

State alcohol regulations compliance

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary:

The Bartender greets guests, learns their preferences, answers questions, recommends menu items, and prepares and serves beverages and food. Additionally, the bartender upsells items, creates recipes, utilizes proper equipment, and handles basic cleaning duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and serves tables as needed
• Interacts with customers, takes orders, and serves snacks and drinks
• Assesses customers' needs and preferences and makes recommendations
• Mixes ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plans and presents bar menu
• Checks customers' identification and confirms it meets legal drinking age
• Restocks and replenishes bar inventory and supplies
• Stays guest focused and nurtures an excellent guest experience
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Complies with all state food and beverage regulations (alcohol training and current certificate)
• Proven work experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
• Computer literacy
• Fluency in a second language is a plus
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

Arbor's Guiding Principles:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.