Bartender

As a Bartender at The Park Hotel on the Plaza in Kansas City, you will serve guests through attentive recommendations and accurate order handling while maintaining bar operations in line with liquor laws and health and safety standards. This onsite role supports a new opening team and daily bar service.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, recommend drinks and menu items, and take orders.
• Mix, garnish, and serve beverages using standard recipes and proper portion control.
• Set up, stock, and break down the bar each shift, including beer, wine, spirits, garnishes, juices, and supplies.
• Prepare and store fresh fruit and garnishes daily.
• Enter orders in the POS, process cash and charges accurately, and balance your bank.
• Check IDs, serve responsibly, and follow all state and local liquor laws.
• Maintain a clean, organized bar area in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with servers, the kitchen, and other hotel team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bartending experience required; guest service experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits.
• Comfortable using Toast POS and handling cash transactions.
• Friendly, upbeat, and able to remain calm under pressure, including with difficult guests.
• Ability to remember and promote menu items.
• Food handler/sanitation certification required.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Ability to stand for a full shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Credentials

• TIPS or equivalent responsible alcohol service certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification (plus).

Compensation and Schedule

This position offers $15 per hour and includes a flexible schedule. The role is onsite in Kansas City, MO.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid training
• Employee travel discount

Position Overview

You will help set the standard for bar service at a new Tapestry Collection by Hilton property as part of the opening team at Liberty Hospitality Partners, with training included and room to grow within the organization.