Cafe Server
Earl’s Premier is a coastal-inspired neighborhood oyster bar in Kansas City, offering a rotating raw bar, classic American seafood, and a thoughtful wine and cocktail program in a warm, hospitality-driven setting. Located next door, Earl’s Provisions Shop is a neighborhood market concept that shifts throughout the day — serving espresso, grab-and-go bites, and curated local favorites during daytime hours, then transitioning into a casual bar and evening service space with dinner menu options at night. Provisions is designed to offer easy takeaway, everyday provisions, and approachable neighborhood hospitality with the same thoughtful service that defines Earl’s Premier.
Scope & General Purpose: The Cafe Server plays an important role in supporting the day-to-night operations of Earl’s Provisions. This position is responsible for providing warm, knowledgeable, and efficient hospitality while supporting counter service, bar service, espresso preparation, dinner service, product presentation, and limited food prep or packaging as needed. This is a hands-on, flexible role suited for someone who enjoys moving between café, market, bar, service, and operational responsibilities while maintaining high standards for hospitality, product quality, cleanliness, and teamwork.
Schedule: Full-Time/Part-Time, varying schedule, across business hours
Management Structure: Reports to Earl’s Provisions General Manager & Culinary Director
Core Responsibilities:
Hospitality & Guest Experience
- Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive service to guests at the bar, tables, and/or Provisions counter.
- Approach service with warmth, professionalism, curiosity, and genuine care for the guest experience.
- Assist guests with menu selections, product questions, beverage recommendations, and Provisions offerings.
- Follow established steps of service and maintain a sense of urgency during busy periods.
- Anticipate guest needs and respond thoughtfully to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience.
- Maintain clear communication with guests, teammates, management, and the kitchen throughout service.
- Maintain professionalism, composure, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Beverage, Barista & Product Knowledge
- Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, espresso drinks, coffee beverages, and other menu items according to established standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cocktail preparations, spirits, wine, coffee, espresso drinks, food offerings, and Provisions products.
- Maintain familiarity with ingredients, preparation methods, allergens, and dietary considerations in order to confidently guide guests.
- Provide thoughtful food, beverage, coffee, and retail/product recommendations.
- Ensure all beverage execution, recipes, prep, presentation, and product quality meet company standards.
- Maintain consistency, cleanliness, and organization in all bar, coffee, and service areas.
Food Prep, Packaging & Provisions Support
- Assist with daily food prep, portioning, labeling, and packaging of Provisions and grab-and-go offerings as assigned.
- Help ensure products are prepared, labeled, stocked, and displayed according to shop standards.
- Monitor product freshness, quality, and presentation throughout the day.
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked prep, storage, display, bar, café, and service areas.
- Communicate product needs, quality concerns, or operational issues to management.
- Support efficient service flow between Provisions, bar, café, and restaurant operations as needed.
Safe Service & Compliance
- Uphold all health, sanitation, and food safety standards in accordance with local and state health codes.
- Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, and sanitation practices.
- Demonstrate awareness of food allergens and dietary restrictions, communicating clearly with guests and the kitchen to ensure safe service.
- Follow all responsible alcohol service practices and applicable alcohol service laws, including verifying guest age and monitoring guest intoxication.
- Maintain safe and responsible service practices that prioritize the wellbeing of guests and staff.
Service, Operations & Team Support
- Operate POS systems and handle transactions accurately.
- Complete opening, closing, side work, stocking, cleaning, and reset responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout the bar, restaurant, café, market, service, and prep areas before, during, and after service.
- Support smooth daily operations by assisting teammates where needed.
- Maintain awareness of the guest environment to ensure timely, attentive, and organized service.
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture.
- Demonstrate eagerness to continue learning and growing within the role and within the restaurant team.
- Perform additional responsibilities and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in hospitality, restaurant, bar, café, market, or quick-service environments preferred.
- Strong guest service skills with the ability to engage positively and professionally with guests.
- Basic knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, espresso drinks, coffee service, food service, and/or restaurant fundamentals preferred.
- Familiarity with TOAST POS is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask between guest service, bar service, espresso preparation, product stocking, prep work, and cleaning responsibilities.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
- Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by business needs.
- A positive, upbeat, and energetic attitude, leading by example.
- Comfortable standing/walking for 8+ hours and able to bend, push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs.
The above job description is not intended to be all-inclusive may be amended at any time by management. The Provisions Server/Bartender may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business.
What you’ll get from us:
- Hourly tipped minimum wage per hour+tips (average of $20-$40 per hour)
- Employee discount at all locations
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
