New Small Family Restaurant with Bar Opening in late Spring 2025. We are now scheduling interview appointments for 2 Bartenders (Generally, 1 Bartender working per shift.) This is primarily a tipped position plus a hourly MO State Minimum "Tipped Wage". Medical benefits are not available. 50% off Food and Beverages for Self, Spouse and Dependent Children. Employer reimbursement for any State and Local Certifications required.
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Work Attire:
Clean Causal Dress (No short shorts or over revealing clothing) and Comfortable Shoes for working on concrete floor with occasionally adding a holiday or event theme to your dress. Black aprons provided by employer.
Daily Essential Responsibilities:
Welcome guests and verify guests age prior to serving alcohol.
Take guests food and drink orders, suggest menu items and answer questions politely.
Initiate and maintain appropriate conversations with guests.
Serve guests responsibly, in adherence to company, local, state, and federal regulations.
Verify that food/drink items exceed guest satisfaction.
Anticipate guest’s needs.
Maintain inside and outside bar areas, empty ash outdoor patio trays, clean tables and chairs, etc.
Answer the telephone when necessary to take call-in orders, etc.
Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages following company recipes.
Enter food and drink orders in the POS system.
Prepare, present, and receive payment for guest checks.
Set-up bar for daily operation.
Cut fruit for garnishes.
Organize and clean bar and compartment sinks.
Wash and sterilize glassware; monitor glassware to ensure safety.
Stock utensils, beer, wine, liquor, glassware, juices, waters, coffees, mixes, coolers, etc.
Maintain register cash and balance at end of your shift; submit POS verified cash daily.
Clean shelves, coolers, rails, bins, mirrors, wood, bottles, lamps, and floors.
Maintain all bar equipment.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Verbally communicate with managers, co-workers, guests, and the public in a friendly and positive manner.
Serve alcoholic beverages and obtain and maintain liquor and food handler cards as required by County and
State.
Embrace Staff and Guest Service Satisfaction, Health and Wellness, and Safety.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
Skills and Abilities:
Reasonably Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Very Light computer skills required.
Strong leadership, management, organizational and communication skills.
The ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to work well with, as well as motivate, a variety of personality types and maintain tact and diplomacy
throughout all interactions.
The ability to multitask and prioritize.
Hours:
Due to the nature of the business, scheduling will vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Open 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Sunday through Thursday)
Open 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Friday and Saturday)
Education, Experience and Other Employer Requirements:
Must be at least 21 Years Old.
Must Read and Speak Fluent English.
Must Pass Drug and Alcohol Test. Employees must submit to Random Drug and Alcohol Testing. (No Drinking on
Shift.)
No Felony Criminal Conviction Record, nor any Physical Abuse or Theft Charges. Can not be on Probation.
Valid Missouri Driver License.
No Facial or Tongue Jewelry Allowed.
No fingernail polish or artificial nails unless wearing gloves that are clean and in good condition while on shift.
Hair must be pulled back away from face. Missouri law requires all food employees preparing, serving, or handling
food or utensils shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings, or nets, which are designed and worn to
effectively keeping hair from contacting non prepackaged food, beverages, bar and kitchen equipment, food and
beverage utensils, etc.
Minimum 1 Year Prior Bartending, Food and Liquor Server Experience Required.
Certification to serve alcohol and food as directed by state and county laws required. Employer will pay for any
training required. Classes are available for the most part online.
Physical Requirements of the Position:
Light Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of
the time), and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists up to 2/3 or most of
the time) to move objects.
May be required to lift more than 40 pounds on occasion.
Requires walking or standing 100% of the time, except when on breaks.
Physical Activity of the Position:
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting,
picking/pinching with fingers, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.
Environmental Conditions:
Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered “inside” if the worker spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.
Sparta Eats and Meets, LLC (doing business as: Muddy Creek Corral) is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.
