Bar Bartender

Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the city's skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City.

Job Specific

• Maintains current knowledge of all popular alcoholic beverages and cocktail recipes
• Prepares all necessary mixers and garnishes prior to start of service and during shift as needed
• Sets up bar service area with all necessary glassware and supplies prior to start of service "Mis en Place"
• Cleans and restocks glassware throughout shift
• Greets guests in a polite professional manner according to Loews standards
• Determines guests needs and suggestively up-sells beverages so as to enhance the guest experience
• Records all aspects of guest order accurately and enters them into computer
• Prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to order upon request
• Serves guests in a polite, professional manner according to Loews Standards
• Monitors guests to prevent over indulgence and ensure safety
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of bar service area at all times
• Prepares and presents accurate record of guest charges
• Collects monies due and or applies charges to guest account using POS terminal
• Completes end of shift revenue report and cash deposit
• Inventories all beverages and operating supplies, orders replacement items as needed
• Performs all closing duties, secures all inventory and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

General

Qualification Standards

(Skills, Experience, Education, Licenses / Certs)

The individual must possess the following qualifications and be able to explain and demonstrate that s / he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation :

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.