Upscale Bartender — Craft Cocktails & Guest Experience

Arbor Lodging; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual raise

401k plan

Additional benefits

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a bartender to greet guests, learn preferences, and prepare beverages while providing outstanding guest service. You will upsell items, create recipes, and keep the bar clean and organized throughout shifts.

The role requires knowledge of drink mixing and garnishing, plus ability to comply with applicable alcohol regulations. Pleasant communication and reliability are essential to support a hospitable guest experience at Arbor’s properties.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a bartender.
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Fluent communication and positive attitude.
• Ability to comply with state alcohol regulations and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and serve at tables as needed.
• Interact with guests, take orders, and upsell items.
• Recommend menu items based on guest preferences and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain bar inventory, cleanliness, and organization.
• Ensure proper identification and age verification of guests.

Skills

Bartending experience

Mixology knowledge

Garnishing and serving drinks

Communication skills

State alcohol regulations compliance

Job description

Arbor Lodging is seeking a bartender to greet guests, learn preferences, and prepare beverages while providing outstanding guest service. You will upsell items, create recipes, and keep the bar clean and organized throughout shifts.

The role requires knowledge of drink mixing and garnishing, plus ability to comply with applicable alcohol regulations. Pleasant communication and reliability are essential to support a hospitable guest experience at Arbor’s properties.