Bartender

Coma Coffee Roasters; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coma Coffee Roasters in Leawood, Kansas, is seeking a friendly bartender to deliver timely, accurate service while crafting high‑quality beverages. You’ll welcome guests, answer questions, and suggest menu items to ensure a memorable visit.

This role requires at least basic bartending experience, ability to stand for long periods, and a team‑minded attitude. You’ll maintain cleanliness, operate the POS, handle payments, and help promote responsible alcohol service while keeping guests delighted.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old per state liquor laws.
• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Previous bartending experience highly preferred.
• Clean and hygienic appearance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Genuinely welcome guests and engage them in conversation.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Use the POS system and handle payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bar area.
• Work with the team to ensure great guest experiences.
• Promote responsible alcohol service.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Sense of urgency

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

The bartender provides timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages for our guests. The bartender’s primary objectives are to distribute alcohol responsibly and to show our guests such a good time they will want to return.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Genuinely welcome guests and engage them in unscripted conversation
• Listen to guests’ questions, needs, and concerns.
• Address each with attention, understanding, and by making recommendations
• Anticipate the guests’ needs or preferences by recognizing facial and indirect cues throughout their dining experience (hesitation, silence, glancing around the restaurant, etc.)
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Lapez Mod Mex and its standards, procedures, products, and services. Stay up to date on off menu products, specials, etc.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with Lapez's standard drink recipes
• Use the POS/Toast as a primary method of communication and organization
• Facilitate charge and payment from guests
• Communicate openly, clearly, and positively to guests, co-workers, and managers
• Embrace the teamwork philosophy by striving to assist other team members
• Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to guests’ excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading guests to stop drinking and/or getting them to eat food, or ordering taxis or other transportation
• General and basic housekeeping duties including but not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and sterilizing glasses and bar equipment, maintaining cleanliness of counters, sinks, shelves and storage areas, etc

Qualities of a Bartender:

• Friendly and energetic demeanor and personality
• Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
• Positive outlook and influence
• Ability to multitask and stay organized
• Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Awareness of environment and service needs
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age (Adhere to MO liquor laws)
• Previous restaurant experience
• Previous bartending experience highly preferred
• Clean and hygienic appearance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Understanding of drink making tools and techniques, basic cocktail knowledge
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays