Bartender - Kress Cocktail Bar

Franklin Mountain Management LLC•El Paso, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kress embodies the culture, spirit, and traditions of downtown El Paso while offering a work environment focused on the overall employee experience. This Bartender position supports our Kress Cocktail Bar or 1st Floor Bar. Team members have the opportunity to be part of a unique downtown destination while enjoying growth opportunities across our family of businesses. The Bartender is responsible for delivering warm, attentive, and professional hospitality while preparing and serving beverages according to established recipes, presentation standards, and responsible alcohol-service guidelines. This role supports both guest-facing and service-bar operations while maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar environment.

Requirements

One to two years of professional bartending or comparable high-volume beverage-service experience preferred
Working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, bar tools, preparation methods, glassware, garnishes, and ticket flow; craft-cocktail knowledge is a plus
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission certification required
Food Handler certification required
Ability to read and follow menus and recipes, enter orders, use a computerized register, calculate change, and settle checks accurately
Strong communication, guest-service, interpersonal, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to multitask, maintain composure, and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests and team members and use suggestive-selling techniques
Reliable attendance and flexible availability for evenings, late nights, weekends, holidays, private events, and changing business needs
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds throughout a shift

Nice To Haves

craft-cocktail knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide warm, attentive, and professional hospitality that reflects the market’s atmosphere and service standards
Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, zero-proof beverages, and other menu offerings according to approved recipes and presentation standards
Guide guests through beverage selections by explaining ingredients, flavor profiles, preparation methods, wine varietals, beer styles, and spirits
Anticipate guest needs, offer thoughtful recommendations, and responsibly promote menu items, specials, and events
Fulfill guest-facing and service-bar orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency
Operate the point-of-sale system accurately, including entering orders, managing tabs, processing payments, handling cash, and following accountability procedures
Set up, stock, organize, clean, and break down bar stations before, during, and after service
Maintain glassware, ice, garnishes, syrups, juices, mixers, tools, and backup products at established par levels
Maintain high standards for beverage quality, cocktail consistency, batching, garnish preparation, cleanliness, sanitation, timing, and bar presentation
Assist with receiving deliveries, rotating stock, restocking, controlling waste, and reporting shortages or product-quality concerns
Follow responsible alcohol-service guidelines, verify identification when required, recognize signs of intoxication, and promptly involve management when concerns arise
Comply with food-safety, sanitation, chemical-safety, spill-response, and workplace-safety procedures
Communicate effectively with servers, hosts, barbacks, kitchen staff, and management to support smooth operations and exceptional service
Complete opening, shift-change, and closing duties while contributing to a positive, professional team culture
Maintain a welcoming and professional bar presence throughout each shift
Support a positive guest experience by responding promptly, communicating clearly, and resolving routine service needs appropriately
Represent The Kress brand through consistency, professionalism, and attention to detail
Escalate guest concerns, service issues, safety matters, or operational needs to management when appropriate
Support event, private party, and high-volume service needs as business demands require
Assist with maintaining organized bar storage areas and proper product rotation
Work collaboratively with the broader Kress Market team to support efficient operations and strong guest service