Bartender- One Light, Two Light & Three Light

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

Job summary

Kansas City Live! in downtown Kansas City is hiring a Bartender for The Pool at One Light, Two Light & Three Light. Bring energy, social attitude, and professionalism to a high-volume bar setting.

You will mix cocktails, serve wine and beer, take orders, emphasize guest experience, check IDs, and promote promotions, while recording sales and tips per policy. Night/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending at high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and garnishes.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements and speak fluent English.
• Strong communication for guest interactions and teamwork.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails according to recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and other beverages.
• Take beverage orders from staff or guests.
• Present promotions and guide guest experience with product knowledge.
• Record all items and secure payment; record tips per policy.
• Check IDs to ensure minimum age for consumption.
• Complete side work as assigned and maintain bar area.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Skills

Bartending experience

Liquor knowledge

Communication skills

English fluency

Age compliance

Certifications

Reading & writing

Math skills

Night/weekend availability

Formal training

Job description

Located in downtown Kansas City, steps away from the action in the Power & Light District, The Pool at One Light, Two Light & Three Light is an urban oasis and escape for members of One Life, residents and their guests. Set amidst an amazing cityscape backdrop, the pool features private cabanas, full cocktail service, a swim up bar, and will offer the perfect warm-weather, sun-kissed-inspired menu.

BARTENDER

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