Bartender (hotel job)

About the Role

This position advances the college's mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement in food and beverage service. As a trainer, you will supervise the learning experiences of students in The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts, and The Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education.

Core Competencies

• Advocate for Continual Improvement – empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability – working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for actions.
• Champion Service – anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance – commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay.
• Lead – regardless of title, through positive influence.

Responsibilities

• Build drinks and deliver food and beverages to patrons, directly or through servers.
• Effectively manage patrons' consumption of alcohol.
• Take food and beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of bar, lounge, and patio areas.
• Operate POS terminal and handle cash proficiently.
• Attend service and food trainings.
• Understand and practice "Serving Alcohol with Care" principles.
• Ensure regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Ability to take directions and perform work effectively.
• Positive and customer service-oriented attitude at all times.
• Maintain proper grooming and dress code standards.
• Speak and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors, and employees.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of a shift.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, supporting an inclusive environment.

Physical Activities

Position involves working in an office setting with the following physical demands:

• Occasional (10-33%): standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Frequent (34-66%): reaching and close visual work (e.g., viewing a computer).
• Constant (67-100%): sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking, and hearing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preference given to candidates with bartending experience in a professional setting.
• Preference given to candidates with a post-high school degree.
• Preference given to candidates with a minimum of two years of full-time experience in a related hospitality setting or equivalent education and work experience.

Benefits

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them.