Bartender - PBR Big Sky

Xfinity Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Xfinity Live! in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Bartender for a high-volume country bar venue. You will mix cocktails, serve wine and beer, and provide energetic, friendly service to guests while maintaining professionalism.

The role requires knowledge of liquor brands, ability to handle busy periods, accurate cash handling, and compliance with certifications. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required; fluent English and good math and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of bartending experience in high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Fluent English required; other languages a plus.
• Strong communication skills for guest interaction.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit as required by local laws.
• Reading and writing abilities used for orders and paperwork.
• Basic math skills used for transactions.
• May require nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic, outgoing service with professionalism.
• Mix cocktails and prepare drinks per recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and other beverages.
• Take beverage orders from guests and staff.
• Record orders and manage payments and receipts.
• Guide guests through promotions and product knowledge.
• Maintain cleanliness and complete side work as assigned.

Skills

Bartending experience

High volume service

Communication

Reading/writing

Math

Fluent English

Cash handling

Education

Formal bartending training preferred

Job description

Description

From the toughest sport on dirt, comes Kansas City’s most stunning country bar.Live country and southern rock bring the PBR party downtown to KC Live! Throw in cold beer, hard drinks, and a little bull ridin’ and it’s every cowboy and cowgirl’s nighttime oasis.

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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