Bartender — Fast-Paced Med Café with Growth Path

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 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.