Upscale Bar Bartender — Craft Cocktails & Guest Experience

Hotel Phillips; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a courteous Bartender to greet guests, learn preferences, and craft beverages that delight. You will upsell, design recipes, and maintain bar cleanliness while ensuring compliance and safety.

Join a guest-focused team that values hospitality, teamwork, and attention to detail. The role includes standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and delivering an outstanding guest experience daily.

Qualifications

• Complies with all state food and beverage regulations (alcohol training and current certificate).
• Proven work experience as a bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and serves tables as needed
• Interacts with customers, takes orders, and serves snacks and drinks
• Assesses customers' needs and preferences and makes recommendations
• Mixes ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plans and presents bar menu
• Checks customers' identification and confirms it meets legal drinking age
• Restocks and replenishes bar inventory and supplies
• Stays guest focused and nurtures an excellent guest experience
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time

Skills

Bartender experience

Communication skills

Fluency in second language

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Arbor Lodging is seeking a courteous Bartender to greet guests, learn preferences, and craft beverages that delight. You will upsell, design recipes, and maintain bar cleanliness while ensuring compliance and safety.

Join a guest-focused team that values hospitality, teamwork, and attention to detail. The role includes standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and delivering an outstanding guest experience daily.