Bartender

1587 Prime Bartender Position

1587 Prime is a contemporary American steakhouse built in partnership with Kansas City legends Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. Since 2025, the restaurant has embraced the bold, spirited essence of Kansas City, offering an elevated take on familiar, approachable dishes that feel both refined and deeply rooted in local tradition. Our culinary program is driven by ultra high-quality, locally sourced ingredients that highlight the city's heritage while honoring the timeless culture of classic steakhouses. Every dish is crafted with intention, blending Kansas City's rich flavors with elevated technique. Spanning nearly 10,000 square feet across two floors inside the iconic Loews Hotel Kansas City, 1587 Prime features multiple private dining rooms, a world-class chef's kitchen, and an immersive dining atmosphere designed to feel sophisticated and welcoming. From the first bite to the final moment, 1587 Prime embodies the energy, pride, and flavor of Kansas City, where elevated dining meets the heartbeat of the city.

The Bartender is responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality and hospitality driven beverage service in an elevated dining environment. This role is ideal for an experienced bartender with strong technical skills who values precision, consistency, and hospitality, and takes pride in executing a well-defined cocktail program.

As a Bartender, you are expected to independently manage bar service for assigned shifts, providing attentive service to bar guests while efficiently preparing beverage orders for the dining room. This position requires the ability to execute beverage service with minimal supervision, following established recipes and specifications to ensure consistency across all locations while maintaining proper cash handling, alcohol service, and inventory control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high levels of polished, professional guest service while maintaining a safe and well-controlled bar environment, including identifying and confidently addressing disruptive behavior.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the bar area in accordance with company standards and local health department requirements.
• Work efficiently and with urgency to ensure timely beverage service for both bar guests and the dining room during high-volume service periods.
• Serve as a primary point of communication between the bar team and servers, bussers, and runners to support coordinated service flow.
• Complete all opening, closing, and side work duties independently according to established procedures and ensure standards are consistently met.
• Ensure all products are used accurately, responsibly, and consistently in alignment with the Beverage Director's specifications and approved menu guidelines.
• Maintain proper back bar and well setup, including correct placement, organization, and labeling of spirits.
• Prepare cocktails using precise measurement and proper techniques to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Ensure all prep items are prepared correctly, labeled, dated, and stocked for service.
• Build professional guest facing rapport that enhances the bar experience while maintaining efficiency and service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent bartending experience in a full-service, high-volume dining environment.
• Demonstrated ability to execute a structured cocktail program without hands-on training.
• Strong working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and bar techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency, accuracy, and speed.
• Professional appearance and hospitality-forward mindset.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of assigned shifts and lift up to 35 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

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