Bartender

Job Description

Origin Hotel Kansas City

The Origin hotel is looking for a service oriented bartender its restaurant/bar (Show Pony). The role of a bartender is to provide an excellent guest experience, make signature cocktails, and offer recommendations regarding local craft beers and wines offered.

Must be able to work weekends.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
• Interact with customers, take orders and serving
• Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plan and present bar menu
• Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and provide an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations
• Superior knowledge of classic cocktails
• Exemplify outstanding communication skills, create unique experiences for guests
• Strong and efficient work ethic, including, but not limited to keeping a clean and tidy work area, keeping guest areas clean, polishing glassware, plate-ware, silverware
• Complete opening/closing duties, including completing prep/checklist
• Adhere to cash handling policies with the ability to perform credit card charges as well as provide guests with accurate bills, ring all orders accurately and at the time of the sale
• Must have knowledge of pour-cost control, as well as participate in inventory, and determine adequate par levels

Job Specifications

• Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Computer literacy
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
• Relevant training certificate