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Bartender

The Latin King Restaurant
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026

Experienced Servers & BartendersThe Latin King Restaurant

Pay: Starting at $10.00 per hour tips
Job Types: Full-time and Part-time

You may be thinking, “This sounds like every other restaurant job posting.”

That would be fair.

Many restaurants promise a fun workplace, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to grow. What experienced hospitality professionals really want to know is:

Will my teammates show up? Will management appreciate professionalism? Will I receive the training and support needed to succeed?

At The Latin King Restaurant, we are looking for experienced servers and bartenders who take pride in being the person their team can count on.

You are likely a strong fit if you:

  • Arrive prepared and on time
  • Stay professional when the restaurant gets busy
  • Notice what guests and coworkers need without being constantly reminded
  • Take responsibility instead of making excuses
  • Enjoy learning about food, wine, cocktails, beer, and spirits
  • Understand that great hospitality is more than simply taking an order

We are passionate about exceptional food, attentive service, thoughtfully prepared cocktails, and an outstanding wine experience. We provide paid food, cocktail, wine, and service training in a professional but enjoyable environment.

For the right person, this can become more than another restaurant job. There are opportunities to earn additional responsibility and move into leadership as our company continues to grow.

What We Need From You

Before applying, ask yourself:

Can my coworkers depend on me to show up on time and ready to work?

Can I remain composed, organized, and personable during a demanding shift?

Am I willing to accept coaching and continue improving, even if I already have experience?

Do I genuinely enjoy taking care of people?

Qualified applicants should have:

  • At least two years of full-service restaurant experience
  • A dependable attendance and punctuality record
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A professional, positive, and team-focused attitude
  • A genuine passion for hospitality
  • Integrity, accountability, trust, and respect
  • Strong attention to detail and memory
  • The ability to work independently without constant supervision
  • A desire to expand their knowledge of food, wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits
  • Basic knowledge of classic cocktails for bartender applicants
  • Reliable transportation
  • An interest in food and a willingness to taste and learn about menu items
  • Awareness of the local restaurant community and current hospitality trends

Exceptions to the experience requirement may be considered for candidates who demonstrate exceptional professionalism, maturity, energy, and hospitality instincts.

Schedule and Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to:

  • Work a varying schedule that may include evenings, holidays, and extended hours based on business needs
  • Remain standing for extended periods
  • Reach, bend, and stoop throughout a shift
  • Frequently lift up to 35 pounds
  • Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds

Dependability is not negotiable. Your guests and teammates must be able to count on you.

Benefits

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Health insurance
  • Paid training
  • Employee referral program
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Applicants with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Would it be unreasonable to ask that you submit a current résumé showing your full-service restaurant experience and availability?

Please also answer the following question in your application:

What does being a dependable restaurant professional mean to you?

We are not trying to hire the largest number of applicants. We are looking for the right people: experienced hospitality professionals who want to be respected, challenged, trained, and trusted.

Pay: $10.00 - $27.12 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $27

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