What are the responsibilities and job description for the FULL-TIME BARTENDER - NIGHTHAWK position at Hotel Kansas City?
Summary
Job Overview:
Bartenders are responsible for providing libations and offering customized recommendations. The right person should be familiar with the latest in mixology, bar equipment, and sanitation standards, with a focus on maintaining an attractive bar. This position offers opportunity for casual conversation, creativity and allows for building on ones style and previous bartending experiences. Preferred candidates will have understanding of state and local serving guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Exercise good public and customer relations skills at all times. Take initiative to greet guests in a friendly and
warm manner. - Dispense alcoholic beverages and controls service to ensure customers do not become intoxicated in accordance
with liquor and hotel and company policies and regulations. - Prepare all drink orders as required and to charge for such orders as they are prepared and in the appropriate
manner. - Comply with all liquor laws, health regulations, and company policies.
- Perform all side duties such as cleaning, garnish preparation, miscellaneous preparation, stocking, etc.
- Wash and sanitize all glasses and utensils.
- Ensure all alcohol is removed from counters and tables prior to required closing time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
- Communicate with different kinds of people to find out what services they want and to give them information.
- Stand or walk for varying lengths of time, sometimes for long periods.
- Move fingers and hands easily and quickly to handle dishes, money, merchandise, etc. Lift and carry heavy
items, such as trays.
Job Qualifications:
Education: HS Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Previous bartending experience preferred.
- Must obtain Kansas City Liquor License and Food Handlers Card.
About the Hotel and Nighthawk:
Setting the standard for grand hospitality, Hotel Kansas City has delivered an experience like no other since its opening in late 2020. Named one of the “Best New Hotels in the World” by Travel Leisure, and Kansas City’s newest #1 Hotel on TripAdvisor, guests can indulge in Victorian-inspired guest rooms merged with modern twists, preserved touches like hand-hewn walnut and stained glass windows, and multiple show-stopping food and beverage outlets. Centrally located in the historic Kansas City Club Building, the hotel is only steps away from the city’s best nightlife, restaurants, and shopping
Nighthawk is a rockin’ cellar bar featuring eclectic music, fast-friendly service, nostalgic pub food, cheap drinks, and a lively energetic late-night atmosphere.
The premise of Nighthawk was born out of an immense love of all forms of auditory art. Musicians and music lovers alike will feel right at home inside Nighthawk; One side of the room features a stage with a complete live band PA setup for artists to put on live performances throughout the week; The other side is outfitted with a DJ booth featuring Altec A5 speakers with Werner Jagusch crossovers, a Japanese Elekit 200b tube amp, three turntables with one setup for 78s.
Nighthawk’s cuisine is overseen by renowned chef Johnny Leach (The Town Company, Del Posto, Momofuku). Beverage offerings champion cold draft beer, canned seltzer, and beloved mix drinks.
We are excited to be the newest addition to Downtown Kansas City’s late-night scene, and look forward to welcoming you to our team!
About Hyatt:
Well-being is the ultimate realization of our purpose — we care for people so they can be their best. We believe this focus on our colleagues is the key to our success and we’ve earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the last eight years, ranking No. 16 in 2022.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
- Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
- 401K with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Discounted parking and discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
