Good food starts with good people.

Westport | Kansas City, MO

Reports to: General Manager or shift manager

What We Offer

Pay: $16–$18 per hour.

Benefit Opportunities: Health, dental, and vision insurance; merch and dining discounts. Insurance eligibility and plan details will be explained during hiring.

Position Overview

Prepare drinks and welcome guests at our Westport Taquería & Cantina in Kansas City, Missouri. As a bartender, you will make margaritas, cocktails, and alcohol-free drinks, take orders, and handle payments. You will work with the kitchen and guest service team to provide friendly, accurate service.

About TACO NACO KC

TACO NACO KC is a Mexican-owned, women-led, chef-driven taquería with locations in Overland Park, Westport, and State Line. We began with catering and farmers’ markets. We take pride in good Mexican food and genuine hospitality. We look for people who support their teammates, take initiative, and make every guest feel welcome and cared for.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome bar guests, explain the food and drink menus, and offer helpful recommendations.
• Prepare margaritas, classic cocktails, and alcohol-free drinks using our recipes. Serve beer and other beverages.
• Check guest identification and follow our rules for serving alcohol safely and responsibly.
• Enter food and drink orders correctly in the register system. Work with the kitchen to serve orders on time.
• Prepare drink ingredients and stock glasses and supplies. Report items running low and avoid waste.
• Keep the bar, tools, and guest areas clean and follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Handle payments, resolve guest concerns, and complete opening and closing duties with the service team.

Qualifications

• One year of bartending or similar restaurant service experience.
• Ability to prepare drinks, handle payments, and enter orders accurately during busy service.
• Friendly communication and good judgment when serving alcohol and helping guests with concerns.
• Knowledge of tequila, mezcal, Mexican beer, and classic cocktails is helpful.

Ideal Candidate

You welcome guests warmly, support the service team, and notice what needs attention. You take care with every drink, order, and guest interaction.

Schedule & Work Environment

Full-time and part-time opportunities. Evening and weekend availability is required. Closing duties continue after guest service ends.

Work includes standing, walking, cleaning, and moving supplies during service, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Apply through this job posting. Include your relevant experience and availability.

Come as you are. Apply to join TACO NACO KC.