Bartender - Full Time

About the role

Welcome to The Elms Hotel & Spa, a historic gem in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio. Located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, this iconic property features 153 guest rooms and 11,000 sq ft of versatile meeting space. With a rich history and a dedication to top-tier service, The Elms offers a unique and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you'll join a culture that values growth, teamwork, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they arrive or move about the bar area
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar daily
• Guide guests on their beverage journey through descriptive selling of the menu
• Accurately take orders, confirming all special requests
• Be the master of the bar, understanding the details to enhance the conversation
• Work collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
• Absorb guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happy
• Finalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentation
• Requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits
• Mixes, garnishes, and presents drinks following standard ingredient recipes and practicing portion control
• Inputs orders into a register at the point of sale and creates a check for each guest
• Locks up and stores all beverages, food and other equipment items, deposits cash drops and secures bank

Requirements

• Must have open availability to include evenings, holidays, weekends
• Current bartenders' certification or appropriate license
• Knowledgeable in the latest trends around mixology
• Descriptive and can sell
• Two to four years of bartender experience
• Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits
• Can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Must have open availability to include evenings, holidays, weekends

Current bartenders' certification or appropriate license

Knowledgeable in the latest trends around mixology

Descriptive and can sell

Two to four years of bartender experience

Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits

Can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

A passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests

Excellent communication skills

Skills

• Customer service
• Communication
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement

Pay

$7.50 - $9.50 per hour

Schedule

Open availability to include evenings, holidays, weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.