Bartender - Full and Part Time

Benchmark Hospitality at DU; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality firm as a Bartender at a historic hotel in Excelsior Springs. This role offers the chance to showcase your mixology skills while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth, with opportunities for advancement in the vibrant hospitality industry. If you're passionate about creating delightful experiences and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Bring your enthusiasm and skills to a team that prioritizes employee development and exceptional service.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

On-site wellness programs

Local discounts

Employee rates on hotel stays

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a professional appearance are essential.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve beverages and food to guests in a friendly and timely manner.
• Maintain proper setup of the bar and stock necessary items.

Skills

Mixology

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

TIPS Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Point of Sale System

Job description

Opening Post Information* : Posted Date 2 days ago (3/5/2025 7:48 PM)

Opening ID 2025-52638

# of Openings 2

Job Locations US-MO-Excelsior Springs

Department Food & Beverage

Position Type Regular Full Time

About Us

Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.

Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.

Welcome to The Elms Hotel & Spa, a historic gem in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio. Located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, this iconic property features 153 guest rooms and 11,000 sq ft of versatile meeting space. With a rich history and a dedication to top-tier service, The Elms offers a unique and rewarding work environment.

As a member of our team, you'll join a culture that values growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Whether you're in guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, or spa and wellness, you'll have the chance to develop your skills while contributing to a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

We offer comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members have the tools to excel. If you're passionate about hospitality and excited about joining a dynamic, people-first culture, The Elms Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to grow your career. Explore your potential with us today.

Description

Join Our Team at The Elms Hotel & Spa!

Are you passionate about mixology and providing exceptional service? The Elms Hotel & Spa is looking for friendly and courteous individuals to join our team as Bartenders. If you enjoy creating delicious beverages and ensuring guest satisfaction, we want to hear from you!

As a Bartender, you will serve beverages and food to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner, resulting in guest satisfaction. You will also prepare beverages for other servers to supply to guests and act as a cashier for the lounge. Your daily responsibilities will include maintaining proper and adequate set-up of the bar, requisitioning and stocking all necessary items, and ensuring the quality of fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables. Greeting guests warmly, promoting and documenting drink orders, and mixing, garnishing, and presenting drinks using standard recipes and prudent portion control are key aspects of the role. You will abide by all State, Federal, and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.

Additionally, you will input orders into a register, create checks for each guest, and maintain accountability for all beverages served. Handling cash transactions, verifying charges, recording charges, and ensuring vouchers are properly executed to balance all moneys are essential tasks. At the end of each shift, you will lock up and store all beverage, food, and other equipment items, deposit cash drops, and secure the bank. Compliance with attendance rules and availability to work on a regular basis are required. You may also be assigned other job-related duties as needed.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have a self-starting personality with an even disposition and maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Strong communication skills are essential, as well as the willingness to pitch in and help coworkers with their duties. Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of various alcoholic beverages is required. You should have basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes. Sufficient manual dexterity in your hands is needed to use a knife to make garnishes, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock. The ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items is important. You should also be able to operate a keyboard and point of sale procedures to pre-check an order and close out a check. The ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time is necessary, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons. A current TIPS and Food Handlers Certification is required. You must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
• Enjoy a positive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the hospitality industry.

If you're ready to bring your mixology skills and enthusiasm to The Elms Hotel & Spa, apply today!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.