Bar Porter, Binchotan Bar and Grille (Full Time)

Accorhotel; Hawaii; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical/vision/drug benefits

Employer-paid life & accidental保险

401(k) with employer match

11 paid holidays + 10 vacation days

50% dining discounts

30% retail discounts

30% spa discounts

Travel program with Accor properties

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Fairmont Orchid in Hawai'i Island is seeking a guest-focused Food & Beverage professional to join our Bar team. You will provide warm, personal service in a luxury, fast-paced setting, ensuring an exceptional first impression and adherence to brand standards.

Candidates should speak English proficiently, enjoy teamwork, and meet health and safety requirements. Experience in hospitality and a valid TB clearance is preferred; benefits include medical coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, paid

Qualifications

• Provide warm, personal & detailed service in a luxury and fast-paced environment.
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.
• Ability to speak additional languages is a plus and can help with guest interactions.
• Work cohesively as part of a team and maintain high service standards.
• State and Federal Food & Beverage work requirements (TB clearance) and Blue Liquor Card certification are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide unique dining experiences to guests with warm, personal service in a luxury setting.
• Maintain positive first impressions through cleanliness, setup and ambiance control.
• Know F&B services, contents, preparation methods, outlets and hotel services.
• Assist bar operations, prepare juices, syrups and maintain bar supplies.
• Ensure age verification for alcoholic beverages and compliant service.
• Perform opening/closing duties and support other outlets during peak times.

Skills

Guest focus

English proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

TB clearance

Blue Liquor Card

Job description

Explore limitless possibilities, dreams and adventures on Hawai’i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai’i’s heritage, culture and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive.

Fairmont Orchid is an award-winning luxury resort located on the majestic Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island. Immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Hawai‘i’s warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family-friendly hotel accommodations with spacious guest rooms, suites and the exclusive Fairmont Gold concierge floor.

Resort amenities include our Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot oceanfront pool, cultural activities, onsite restaurants, access to world-class golf, a 24/7 fitness center and a 10-court tennis pavilion. Inspired by culture, well-being and genuine aloha, Fairmont Orchid welcomes you to experience authentic Hawai‘i.

What is in it for you:

*benefit available for fulltime or part time employees while being a part of the Fairmont Orchid ‘Ohana

• Premium preferred provider medical/drug/vision benefits at competitive prices*
• We put you first & value you with employer paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance coverage ($7,500) + Coverage is available for your ‘ohana!*
• We believe that hospitality has the power to unlock a better tomorrow with our 401(k)/retirement saving plan & matching program.
• Don’t just live in the moment – own your moment with 11 paid holiday/personal days per year + 10 days of paid vacation that begin accruing immediately*
• We go the extra mile by offering 50% discounts at hotel restaurants, 30% discount on retail items at our Fairmont Store & 30% discount of services offered in our Spa Without Walls.
• We are globetrotters taking advantage of our Travel Program with employee discounts at Accor properties + Friends & Family rates (5,000+ hotels worldwide)*

• Complimentary meals in our employee dining facility

Binchotan Bar & Grille is where fireside cooking meets modern flair. At Fairmont Orchid’s hottest new restaurant guests explore the long-running creative culinary exchange between Hawai’i and Japan at our Traditional northern Japanese grill utilizing centuries-old practices of robatayaki: fireside cooking, grilled to perfection. Originating from Hokkaidō, Japan, robatayaki reflects the seafaring lifestyle: seasoned fishermen grilling up their fresh catch over the irori, or glowing white coals, served sizzling hot.

What you will be doing:

• Provide unique dining experiences to all of our guests through warm, personal & detailed service in a luxury, upscale and fast paced environment.
• Ensure a positive first impression of the restaurant for our guests through detailed cleanliness, set-up and ambiance control.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all F&B services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features
• Prepare fresh juices and house made syrups/modifiers according to established recipes, cut fruit, receive requisitions, check par levels, and maintain full pars of fresh juices, house made syrups/modifiers, and other bar supplies before and throughout service. Get ice, run food, and collect and dispose of garbage.
• Clear guests’ empty glassware, used plates, and other service items throughout service.
• Ensure that the bar is set according to standards and procedures
• Ensure guests receive warm welcome, timely service & a fond farewell
• Try to remember individual patron’s names and their preferences to extend a personalized service
• Clean glassware and wipe down bars and tidy up bar counter after the departure of the patrons as quickly as possible
• Ensure that all food & beverage are served according to service standard
• Properly identify the age of patrons receiving alcoholic beverages and ensure compliance with state age restrictions for guests seated at the bar.
• Tend to cashier duties for servers for cash payments.
• Perform opening/closing side duties as assigned and set bar service areas according to standards and procedures
• Assist other Food & Beverage outlets with their operations during peak times or when required
• Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel
• Ensure EHC compliance by maintaining clean, labeled, and properly stored tools and ingredients behind the bar.

Your experience and skills include:

• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Detailed & service oriented with an eye for detail to be self-motivated and energetic.
• Provide the necessary State and Federal Requirements to work in Food and Beverage (Tuberculosis Clearance)
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage (Blue Liquor Card)

Hourly Rate:

$27.66 USD

Visa Requirements:

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

Your team and working environment:

Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional luxury experiences. You will work alongside passionate Heartists who support one another, anticipate guest needs, and bring our commitment to Make Special Happen to life every day.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts:

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you’ll find exceptional work opportunities – throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific – as well as industry leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotel that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleague with fairness & dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award – winning Green Partnership Program. An exciting future awaits!

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