Bartender - The Gallery

Kansas City Power & Light District; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Power & Light District is seeking a Bartender to provide exceptional service at our elegant venue in Kansas City. The role involves mixing drinks, serving customers, and ensuring a fun atmosphere while meeting all legal requirements.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of bartending experience in high-volume settings and is knowledgeable about various beverages. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and interacting with guests.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience with bartending at high-volume bars/nightclubs.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Fluent in English; other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic and courteous customer service.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails based on recipes.
• Accurately record orders and secure payments.

Skills

Knowledge of liquor brands

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Formal bartending training

Alcohol awareness certification

Job description

Description

The Gallery is an elegant, urban venue ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions, cocktail parties, galas, corporate meetings, and non‑profit events for up to 400 guests. Far more than just a beautiful space, The Gallery team handles every aspect of each event, from catering to creating the event layout.

Bartender 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 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.

Additional Requirements

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, etc.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.