Barista/Bartender - Lee's Summit Marketplace

Made in KC is much more than a retail shop. We provide a platform for 200 local artists, designers, and makers to reach customers throughout Kansas City and across the country. We're a tight-knit family of bartenders, baristas, creatives, sales associates, and more! We're looking to team up with sharp, innovative individuals. The environment is lively and fast-paced as we're constantly striving to grow our business as well as take on new and exciting projects and team members.

*Must have minimum 1 year of Barista experience*

JOB DESCRIPTION
Made in KC is looking for a talented Barista/Bartender to add to our growing team at our Lee's Summit Marketplace team! The ideal candidate will have an interest in Kansas City’s creative community, and be familiar with the coffee and/or service industry. A successful Barista/Bartender will take responsibility for maintaining a clean and stocked cafe and assist with various auxiliary projects. The position requires a willingness to learn about our unique menu offerings, the brands we sell and the products we carry.

**Please note that candidates must be aged 21 to apply**

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow drink recipes accurately, ensuring a consistent customer experience.
• Explain product offerings in an inclusive manner when engaging with curious customers.
• Work in an organized and clean manner keeping all tools in their place at all times, work area clean, FIFO, etc.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of spirit offerings, cocktail preparation and technique.
• Have basic product knowledge on our retail goods and our POS system, Square.
• Quickly stock and organize received shipments; retail or otherwise.
• Keep all products and their displays clean, stocked and looking good.
• Complete daily assigned tasks.
• Process opening and closing paperwork including till, tips & inventory.
• Thoroughly clean counters, floors, work spaces and ceramics/glass after each shift.
• Readily assist others on the team when necessary.
• Demonstrate all policies and procedures set forth in MIKC Cafe

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Minimum 1-year customer service experience, food and beverage preferred
• Excellent communication skills with manager and customers
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Must have some weekend and evening availability

THE PERKS

• Creative environment
• Opportunity to learn about local brands and businesses
• Discounts at all shops, free coffee at our cafes
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Team building activities, quarterly all company meetings, and volunteer opportunities
• Base pay is $11-13/hr based on experience PLUS tip matching up to $5 above base rate (ie: $16-18/hr TOTAL)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $13