Bartender - The Gallery

Xfinity Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A premier event venue in Kansas City seeks an energetic Bartender to join the team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience in high-volume environments and excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities include preparing cocktails, serving drinks, and ensuring a memorable experience for guests. A valid alcohol awareness certification is required, and fluency in English is necessary. This position may involve working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in bartending at high volume establishments.
• Fluency in English required; other languages preferred.
• Reading, writing, and basic math skills are utilized.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails according to recipes.
• Accurately handle payments, including tips and sales.

Skills

Customer service skills

Mixing and preparation of drinks

Communication skills

Knowledge of liquor brands

Mathematical skills

Education

Alcohol awareness certification

Bartending training

Job description

Kill Devil Club & The Gallery Kansas City
1300 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

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 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.

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.

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