Bartender - Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint

Kansas City Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Bartender to bring energy and professionalism to a busy, high-volume bar. You will craft cocktails, serve beer and wine, and engage guests with an upbeat personality.

The role requires 1–2 years of bartending experience, knowledge of liquors, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Fluency in English is essential; formal training and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years bartending in high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne and garnishments.
• Fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Alcohol-awareness certification or food service permit as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items, payments and tips.

Skills

High-volume bartending

Customer service

Mixology knowledge

English fluency

Education

Alcohol awareness certification

Food service permit or health handler card

Job description

Chef, restaurateur, New York Times Best-selling author and Emmy-winning TV host, Guy Fieri, brings his new signature concept, Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint. The American roadhouse look and feel is informed by the thousands of locally legendary restaurants, bars and all-around dives that he’s visited around the country.And of course, any good party has to have great food. Within the Dive, Guy has added his Taco Joint, featuring his signature tacos and Mexican classics, as well as a flavorful full bar menu with margaritas and a shot menu for the brave-at-heart.

Bartender Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Bartender Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Bartender position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, ect.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.