Bartender - Shark Bar

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

Job summary

Shark Bar Kansas City is seeking a Bartender to join a vibrant, high-volume venue. You will craft cocktails, pour beer and wine, take orders, and ensure guest satisfaction with an energetic, friendly approach.

Candidate should have 1–2 years of experience, strong liquor knowledge, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. English fluency is required; health and safety certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending in high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages a plus.
• Good communication with guests, cooks and staff.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid health/food handler card as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic, outgoing, and professional service.
• Mix cocktails and prepare drinks according to recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and other beverages.
• Take beverage orders from guests and staff.
• Record orders and manage payments and tips per policy.
• Present and promote current promotions to guests.
• Be knowledgeable about products to enhance guest experience.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and side work as assigned.

Skills

Bartending experience

Liquor knowledge

Bartending training

English fluency

Job description

Shark Bar Kansas City
1340 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

Description

Retro Surf... Retro Dance... Retro Cool...The home of the endless summer brings you the endless party. From frosty cool rum runners and piña coladas to Shark Bar's signature beach pail punch, pick your libation to unwind and hit the beach. The beach heats up with the greatest retro dance music this side of the North Shore. Kick back on the deck and hit the surf; it's the perfect party.

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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