shake, shake, shake

 The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange

Kansas City, Missouri

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We had a quick drink before interviewing Beau of Manifesto a few weeks ago.

And then I strong-armed Ryan into buying me a drink. Thanks, buddy. :)

Don't forget, you have two days left (deadline is July 29th) to enter

the Greater Kansas City Bartending Competition.

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Bartender Chad shaking up our drink.

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Birdie's Punch, $9

Pisco, lemon, pineapple gomme, tea bitters, apple cider. 

leslie n.

Leslie N. | Assistant Manager

The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange

Years of Industry Service: 14

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Recently back to Kansas City after living in New York, Leslie is essential to making sure The Rieger runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. And she does it looking absolutely gorgeous every day. Leslie has tried her hand at concert promotions, but "honestly, this (the service industry) is where I want to be." She used to be really, really shy, however, her daily interaction with people, with customers, has forced her out of her shell and taught her a lot about patience. 

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hilary s.

Hilary S. | Event Coordinator

The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange

Years of Industry Service: 9

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Hilary has the perfect posture, like a little dancer gliding past you, graceful and serene. Asked about the best place she's ever worked, with no pause or reservation, replied, "The Rieger," her current place of employment. "There's so much passion here, everyone loves what they're doing." 

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josh k.

Josh K. | Server

The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange

Years of Industry Service: 7.5

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Josh popped into work for a drink on his day off. He feels so at home there, he could be sitting in his own living room. As he joked with coworkers, you could feel the love and camaraderie. Recently he has started volunteering and giving back to the community through the Aids Service Foundation. For Josh, the service industry is a career path, "I think I'm a lot happier than all my friends sitting in their cubicles making $28,000 a year." We're not knocking the cubicle life for those who choose it, but the freedom and flexibility of the restaurant life is hard to beat.

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sarah b.

Sarah B. | Server

The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange

Years of Industry Service: 16

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For Sarah, being in the service industry has been a career path, but she's open to change, especially if that change includes a career in hair and makeup or in music as a talent scout. Even in the standard uniform of head-to-toe black, Sarah really stood out with her bold red lips and impeccable make up.

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arturo

Arturo | Head Barman

The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange

Years of Industry Service: 6.5

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Arturo, an award-winning, professional bartender, was very comfortable in front of the camera. He's been on stage before; we could tell by his ease and self-confidence, whether getting his picture taken or performing for us and making one of his fabulous drinks. Read more about Arturo here.

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