Bartender - Shark Bar

Kansas City Power & Light District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Power & Light District is seeking a Bartender to deliver an energetic and professional service. The role involves mixing drinks, serving customers, and ensuring a lively atmosphere. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of bartending experience in high-volume settings.

The ideal applicant will possess strong communication skills, knowledge of beverages, and a customer-focused mindset. Alcohol awareness certification is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience at high-volume bars/nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands and preparation methods.
• Fluent in English; other languages preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic and professional service.
• Mix and serve cocktails and drinks according to recipes.
• Accurately record orders and payments.
• Promote current offers to guests.

Skills

Bartending experience

Knowledge of liquor and beverages

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bartending training

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well‑versed in the products to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure they meet minimum age requirements.
• 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.

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.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required.
• Reading and writing abilities required for taking orders and completing paperwork.
• Basic mathematical skills used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Ability to bend, stand, stoop, and kneel as needed.