Bartender, Private Events

About Us

As Kansas City’s Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens plays a vital role in the community as a space for release, rejuvenation, and the celebration of the fleeting nature of nature itself. Visitors enjoy themed display gardens, a three-mile nature trail, seasonal festivals, rotating exhibitions, and exceptional architecture. Established in 1988, Powell Gardens is a public garden, maintaining 970 acres of lush, rolling hills and windswept meadows, with more than 175 acres and a large collection of plants open to the public for education, exploration, and recreation.

This part time position is responsible for the facilitation of bar services for private events for Powell Gardens including but not limited to weddings, receptions, rehearsals, memorial services, celebratory occasions, corporate events, and holiday parties. This position will work closely with the Lead Coordinator, Private Events and the Coordinator, Private Events to ensure successful events for clients of Powell Gardens. This is a position that will be scheduled to bartend an event and other duties as assigned.

• Utilizes Tripleseat, the POS software system, schedules, calendars & email effectively and consistently.
• Collaborates with other departments when needed to ensure the clients and vendors receive exceptional service.
• Bartending with integrity and the highest standard set forth by our department when you are setting up your station before, during and after the event.
• Being responsible for setting up the bar station, preparing garnish, equipment and utensil check for safety and established guidelines.
• Operating our POS system with credit cards and cash handling.

• Ensures compliance with responsible alcohol service guidelines with regards to guest limitations and age restrictions.
• Arrive earlier than the event start time to set up and being able to clean up after the event.
• Perform the final walkthrough before vendors leave at the end of the night to ensure that our standards of cleanliness and policies are met by them.
• Follows the department’s dress code, organizational policies, procedures, attendance, and code of conduct.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Ability to perform basic math & to make change with coin & currency.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
• Diplomatic and professional
• Engage guests in a professional and friendly manner.
• Proactive “can do” attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple situations at once while remaining calm and collected.
• Must be able to work with clientele while providing a positive guest experience.
• Must be highly organized and be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions.
• Must be able to make decisions on their own various situations with the clientele.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, understand & speak English.
• Valid driver’s license

Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays; must be available to work as required to events or programs; requires prolonged stand; mobility, lifting to 40 lbs., reaching, and bending.

This role will be compensated hourly based on the minimum wage standards set by the state. In addition, this role has the ability to earn tips at each event.

Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr.

• Discuss your experience as it related to this role
• Why are you interested in this role and why you would be a great fit
• Resume
• Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal

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