Bartender - McFadden's Sports Saloon

Xfinity Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular sports bar in Kansas City is looking for a Bartender to provide excellent customer service and mix drinks in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in high-volume settings and work well with others. The Bartender will be responsible for serving beverages, checking IDs, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is preferred. Join our team to play a key role in enhancing the guest experience!

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience in high volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, and preparation methods.
• Fluent in English; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic and courteous customer service.
• Mix and prepare cocktails according to recipes.
• Check guests' identification for age compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Mixology

Communication

Alcohol awareness

Job description

McFadden's Sports Saloon Kansas City
1330 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

McFadden's Sports Saloon is an Irish sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing, in a comfortable tavern setting. Serving lunch, dinner and a dynamic nightlife.The restaurant and bar is equipped with state of the art technology including digital surround sound and high definition plasma TV's making it the perfect venue to watch sports and hang out with friends.

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 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.

T h e 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.

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