Bartender

Maru Hospitality Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern dining firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a Bartender with a positive attitude to join its team. This role emphasizes hospitality and leadership, requiring a strong connection with guests and extensive beverage knowledge. Candidates should be eager to learn, maintain a clean workspace, and perform opening duties efficiently. This position promises mentorship and a culture focused on growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Ability to create raving fans based on performance.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Connect with guests and team members.
• Perform opening duties and set up from checklist.
• Complete quizzes and final exam with 90% or better.

Skills

Ability to connect with guests and team members

Strong leadership skills

Extensive beverage knowledge

Good judgement and high integrity

Moves with a sense of urgency

Job description

Maru combines unique, beautifully‑presented signature rolls with a modern‑yet‑organic atmosphere to create a memorable dining experience. We pride ourselves in our warm hospitality and chef‑driven mentality, empowering our teams by putting our people first, hands‑on mentorship, and a culture of the Creative Yes. An array of dishes from signature rolls, raw fish, unique sharing plates and hibachis, accompanied by a wine and cocktail menu made to accommodate any celebration.

We are looking for a Bartender with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow. Come join the Maru journey and experience the growth we provide.

Learn more about what it’s like to work at Maru: https://bit.ly/2Rtizko

Follow us: marusushi.com

• Ability to connect with guests and team members
• Enlightened hospitality model
• Can create raving fans based off of performance
• Has the ability to create the yes for teammates and guests in different scenarios
• Embodies our core values
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Has good judgement and high integrity
• Has extensive beverage knowledge
• Moves with a sense of urgency
• Maintains a clean and organized work space
• Natural connector
• Keeps guests feeling safe and secure at all times
• Performs opening duties and set up from checklist
• Perform prep from prep sheet and par guide
• Proficients with Steps of Service from Sales Associate job role
• Complete quizzes and final exam with 90% or better