Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Pay: $16–$19 per hour in base pay, based on relevant experience and demonstrated skills. Any tips are additional and variable; they are not included in this base pay range.
Hours: Part-time to full-time opportunities. Expected weekly hours will be confirmed during hiring.
Schedule: Evening and weekend availability is required. Westport includes late service. Assigned closing shifts include cleanup and handoff after guest service; exact shift windows will be confirmed during hiring.
Location: Westport | 4141 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 103, Kansas City, MO 64111.
The opportunity: Own your beverage station from ingredient preparation and accurate drinks to responsible service and a clean close. The General Manager or shift manager directs service priorities and handles decisions that require escalation.
What We Offer
Benefit Opportunities: Health, dental, and vision insurance; merch and dining discounts. Insurance eligibility and plan details will be explained during hiring.
What You Will Own
- Welcome guests, explain food and drink options, and make thoughtful recommendations.
- Prepare margaritas, cocktails, alcohol-free drinks, and other beverages to company recipes and portion standards.
- Check identification and follow responsible alcohol-service procedures. Involve a manager when a service decision needs escalation.
- Enter orders and special requests accurately, coordinate food and beverage timing, and handle payments carefully.
- Prepare ingredients, restock glasses and supplies, and communicate shortages before they interrupt service.
- Maintain clean tools, equipment, beverage stations, and assigned guest areas throughout the shift.
- Complete opening and closing checklists, record assigned counts, and communicate order or equipment issues to the next shift.
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.
- You are personable, attentive, and steady when orders build. You remember the details, keep your station ready, and give every drink and guest interaction the same care.
Work Environment
Work includes standing, walking, cleaning, and moving supplies during service, with or without reasonable accommodation.
About TACO NACO KC
TACO NACO KC is a Mexican-owned, women-led, chef-driven taquería with restaurants in Overland Park, Westport, and State Line. We began with catering and farmers’ markets and take pride in good Mexican food, thoughtful hospitality, and teammates who follow through.
What Happens After Applying
Apply online with your availability and relevant experience. A résumé is optional; a brief work history or experience described in your answers is enough. We review applications, contact selected candidates for a brief conversation, then arrange a role-focused interview. When we contact you, we explain the next step and expected timing.
Come as you are. Apply to join TACO NACO KC.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($16.00 - $19.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Customer Service Skills
Strong Attention to Detail
Time Management
Multitasking
Team Collaboration
Knowledge of Beverage Preparation
Ability to Handle Cash and Inventory Management
Ability to Work During Peak Business Periods
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Tacos, Mexican
Fast Casual, Markets, Casual Dining
Part of TACO NACO KC
TACO NACO KC Westport brings our chef-driven Mexican food and genuine hospitality to one of Kansas City’s most active neighborhoods.
Known as La Cantina, our Westport restaurant combines tacos, margaritas, a full bar, and the energy of Westport. Lunches can move quickly, evenings get busy, and weekends bring a lively mix of regulars, visitors, groups, and late-night guests.
That makes Westport a great place for people who enjoy hospitality, teamwork, and staying organized in a busy restaurant.
TACO NACO KC is Mexican-owned, women-led, and chef-driven. We look for people who are dependable, welcoming, efficient, and ready to support their teammates when the restaurant gets busy.
Whether you join us in the kitchen, behind the bar, at the counter, or in management, we want you to take pride in your work, communicate clearly, and help create an experience that makes guests want to return.
Strong team members have opportunities to cross-train, develop new skills, and grow into training and leadership positions.
Good food. Genuine hospitality. A strong team.
Bring your personality. Bring your work ethic. Grow with us.
