Bartender - $22/hr

Meddys; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Meddys is looking for restaurant team members to deliver fast, friendly Mediterranean dining with an emphasis on hospitality. You will work with a team to take and fulfill orders, provide table service, and keep the dining area clean while ensuring each guest leaves satisfied.

This role embodies accountability and a culture of excellence, with opportunities for career growth as Meddys expands to new locations across the central Midwest. Nights and weekends availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work nights and weekends
• Maintain reliable transportation and travel to every store location in the region if necessary
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs and move quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to consistently access online scheduling software and stay in communication with the store managers

Responsibilities

• Handle food and beverage with the knowledge and care to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Utilize in‑house standards known to increase customer satisfaction and team efficiency.
• Deliver orders to guests and bus tables in a cyclical pattern.
• Provide drink refills and table service to prevent interruption of guest’s meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of the lobby, restrooms, patio, tables, bar, and expo area.
• Deliver and, if necessary, explain the complimentary pita bread to every dine‑in guest.
• Ensure food meets the taste, temperature, aesthetic, and portion standards of the brand.
• Fulfill complete orders for guests in a timely manner by prioritization and double checking.
• Perform exemplary customer service at the ordering counter, identifying guest needs.
• Echo “Welcome to Meddys” and give departing guests a farewell.
• Promote, exhibit, and deliver a culture of excellence, growth and candor.
• Make exceptions for guests even when it’s difficult.
• Hold yourself and coworkers accountable with integrity and empathy.
• Perform cash and credit sales responsibly while limiting errors and ensuring accuracy.
• Stay aware of the surroundings at all times and keep coworkers safe from unnecessary risk.
• Keep managers informed of any need-to-know information.
• Fulfill the requirements of your assigned shift position and help others with theirs when there is a disproportionate number of tasks to be done.
• When bartending, serve in accordance with Alcoholic Beverage Control Guidelines

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Aloha POS

Job description

Meddys is a full-service restaurant with an ordering counter. Offering high quality, healthy Mediterranean cuisine served quickly at affordable prices. In 2014, we opened our first location on East Harry Street, Wichita, KS, providing our neighborhood with a unique dining experience that provides mouthwatering food and friendly servers in a relaxed, modern atmosphere.

Fresh, healthy food and hospitality are at the heart of what we do. Every dish is made to order using only the freshest locally sourced ingredients. We go the extra mile to give you and your friends a wonderful experience by tailoring your order specifically to your dietary needs as best we can with our delicious hummus, shawarma, pita, complimentary sauces, and signature cocktails.

Meddys is rapidly expanding across the central Midwest of the United States, bringing fresh, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean‑inspired cuisine to new communities. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate team members who want to be part of a fast‑growing brand where new locations and opportunities for career growth are constantly emerging.

Come be part of a team that values hospitality, quality, and a welcoming guest experience in every Meddys location.

Company Overview

Meddys is a full-service restaurant with an ordering counter. Offering high quality, healthy Mediterranean cuisine served quickly at affordable prices. In 2014, we opened our first location on East Harry Street, Wichita, KS, providing our neighborhood with a unique dining experience that provides mouthwatering food and friendly servers in a relaxed, modern atmosphere.

Fresh, healthy food and hospitality are at the heart of what we do. Every dish is made to order using only the freshest locally sourced ingredients. We go the extra mile to give you and your friends a wonderful experience by tailoring your order specifically to your dietary needs as best we can with our delicious hummus, shawarma, pita, complimentary sauces, and signature cocktails.

Meddys is rapidly expanding across the central Midwest of the United States, bringing fresh, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean‑inspired cuisine to new communities. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate team members who want to be part of a fast‑growing brand where new locations and opportunities for career growth are constantly emerging.

Come be part of a team that values hospitality, quality, and a welcoming guest experience in every Meddys location.

Job Description

At Meddys, we look for people who work well with others toward a common objective, hold each other accountable, get stuff done, and are proud of their results. The goal of team members at Meddys is to create exceptional service for guests by making exceptions, and Meddys’ goal is to create an exceptional work environment for its team members by making clear, realistic expectations with attainable rewards. If you are willing to take the steps necessary to fulfill our expectations with purpose and hold yourself accountable for your actions, you will succeed.

Our expectation is that you will take the steps necessary to do what you say you are going to do and be accountable for your actions. In other words, live “Above the Line.”

We understand that not every person is ready for this level of performance, and we appreciate the honesty of those who decide this is not the right place for them. On the other hand, you would make an ideal candidate to join our company if you are willing to commit to the following Above the Line principles:

Accountability

• See It, Own It, Solve It, Do It
• Become part of the solution
• Respect for others and their feelings
• Act now!
• Ask the question: “What else can I do?”
• Ask the questions: “What coaching do you have for me?” and “What can I do better?”
• Personal ownership and pride
• Reject average Show others that you care

General Responsibilities

• Handle food and beverage with the knowledge and care to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Utilize in‑house standards known to increase customer satisfaction and team efficiency.
  • Deliver orders to guests and bus tables in a cyclical pattern.
  • Provide drink refills and table service to prevent interruption of guest’s meals.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the lobby, restrooms, patio, tables, bar, and expo area.
  • Deliver and, if necessary, explain the complimentary pita bread to every dine‑in guest.
  • Ensure food meets the taste, temperature, aesthetic, and portion standards of the brand.
  • Fulfill complete orders for guests in a timely manner by prioritization and double checking.
  • Perform exemplary customer service at the ordering counter, identifying guest needs.
  • Echo “Welcome to Meddys” and give departing guests a farewell.
• Promote, exhibit, and deliver a culture of excellence, growth and candor.
  • Make exceptions for guests even when it’s difficult.
  • Hold yourself and coworkers accountable with integrity and empathy.
• Perform cash and credit sales responsibly while limiting errors and ensuring accuracy.
• Stay aware of the surroundings at all times and keep coworkers safe from unnecessary risk.
• Keep managers informed of any need-to-know information.
• Fulfill the requirements of your assigned shift position and help others with theirs when there is a disproportionate number of tasks to be done.
• When bartending, serve in accordance with Alcoholic Beverage Control Guidelines

Qualifications

• Must be available to work nights and weekends
• Maintain reliable transportation and travel to every store location in the region if necessary
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs and move quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be able to consistently access online scheduling software and stay in communication with the store managers

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of Food Safety Laws
• 1 year of customer service experience or more
• Aloha POS system experience

Additional Information

We love to promote from within so there are opportunities to advance into leadership, including being considered for the high performing leadership team

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.