Bartender- One Light, Two Light & Three Light

Cordish Living; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordish Living in downtown Kansas City is seeking a Bartender for our busy venues in the Power & Light District. You will mix cocktails, serve wine and beer, take beverage orders, and ensure guests enjoy energetic, professional service.

The role requires 1–2 years at high-volume bars or nightclubs, knowledge of liquors, and fluent English. State age requirements, alcohol awareness certification, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience bartending at high-volume bars or nightlife venues.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local/state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders and completing paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic, outgoing, and professional service.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and bottled/draft beverages.
• Take beverage orders from staff or guests; handle payments and record tips as per policy.
• Be knowledgeable about products to guide guest experience and upsell menu items.
• Check IDs to verify age requirements and present current promotions to guests.

Skills

Bartending

High volume service

Customer service

Communication

Mixology

Cash handling

English fluency

Education

Formal bartending training

Tools

Bar tools

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