Bartender

Ember & Oak is a brand new 6,500 sq. ft. restaurant and event space located on the historic Katy Golf Club premises in Parsons, KS. Opening in Fall 2026 to celebrate the club’s 100-year anniversary, the venue will offer a full-service restaurant, bar, and event space for golfers, local residents, and visitors. Our mission is to create an exceptional experience through quality food, friendly service, and memorable hospitality.

About the role

The bartender will provide exceptional beverage service while creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and provide friendly, attentive service
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to Ember & Oak standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and other beverage offerings
• Take beverage and food orders accurately and efficiently
• Make recommendations and answer guest questions regarding beverages and menu items
• Verify identification and ensure all guests purchasing or consuming alcohol meet legal age requirements while adhering to all applicable laws and regulations
• Monitor guests responsibly and recognize when alcohol service should be discontinued
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar area
• Accurately process guest payments and handle cash and credit transactions responsibly
• Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen staff, management, and other team members
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, cleaning, and restaurant procedures
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking the bar
• Handle guest concerns professionally and involve management when appropriate
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude while representing Ember & Oak
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Previous bartending, restaurant, hospitality, or customer-service experience preferred
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service and applicable laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately handle multiple orders
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

While performing the duties of bartender, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.