Bartender

Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach – Kauai, HI; Koloa (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach – Kauai, HI is seeking a friendly bartender to craft cocktails and serve guests with warmth and hospitality. You will maintain a clean bar, stock supplies, and provide accurate billing while delivering memorable experiences to hotel guests.

We value teamwork, attentiveness, and knowledge of beverages. Candidates should have strong communication, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to learn local beverage offerings.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume beverage service preferred.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Excellent guest service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and guest preferences.
• Monitor guests and anticipate needs while maintaining a hospitable bar environment.
• Accurately compute bills, process payments, and reconcile cash/credit transactions as needed.
• Ensure guests are of legal drinking age and follow responsible alcohol-service practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bar and service area throughout the shift.

Skills

Bartending

Cash handling

POS Systems

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS software

Job description

Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.Our Guiding Principles:Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & FulfillmentCompany Description:Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.Our Guiding Principles:Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & FulfillmentJob Descriptionwhat you will accomplishThe Bartender creates a memorable experience for our hotel guests by providing welcoming, helpful, and exceptional service while maintaining a clean, comfortable, and inviting bar environment. The Bartender demonstrates the attributes of a great Host by being aware and attentive to guest needs, creating conversation, and sharing a moment that makes a real connection with our guests.Maintain warm, hospitable guest relations in all guest contact.Respond to individual guest needs as they occur and anticipate additional requests.Answer questions and make suggestions regarding menu items, preparation methods, cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverage selections.Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and consistently according to recipes and guest preferences.Prepare garnishes, mixers, and other bar ingredients; maintain appropriate par levels throughout each shift.Set up, stock, and break down the bar, including glassware, ice, liquor, wine, beer, mixers, and service supplies.Use proper mixing, shaking, stirring, pouring, and presentation techniques to prepare quality beverages for our guests.Monitor guests to fulfill additional requests, assess when their food and beverage experience is at an end, and ensure guests are ready for their bill.Accurately compute bills, process payments, make change, and reconcile cash and credit transactions as needed.Verify guests are of legal drinking age, follow responsible alcohol-service practices, and decline service when appropriate.Respond to guest questions and provide information about hotel services, features, room amenities, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.Ask for and confirm any future dining reservations when appropriate.Respond to and resolve all guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bar and service area throughout the shift.Monitor and rotate product, communicate low-stock items, and report damaged or expired products to the supervisor.Report all items in need of repair to the supervisor and maintain equipment used in work.Protect guest safety and well-being by following all health, sanitation, and safety standards.Adjust to high-pressure conditions and remain open to change.Assume responsibility for personal growth and development.Always conduct oneself (acts and dresses) professionally; set standards for all.Express ideas and convey information clearly, effectively, and professionally.Work to resolve disagreements and remain respectful of peers and co-workers.Scrupulously follow all Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned by management.what you will bringKnowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.Knowledge of beverage service, cocktail preparation, and responsible alcohol-service practices.Good mathematical and basic computer skills.Ability to accurately use point-of-sale, cash-handling, and other hospitality software.Ability to actively listen to others and communicate with guests in a warm, professional manner.Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced position with constant guest interaction.Ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy, composure, and attention to detail.Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 30 pounds.Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, standing, and handling materials.Ability to be a team player.great if you havePrevious bartending or high-volume beverage-service experience preferred.Knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and local beverage offerings preferred.High school education and relevant training and experience preferred. Additional education or formal mixology training is a plus. Knowledge of the local area preferred.TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol, Red Card, Blue Card, or equivalent responsible beverage-service certification preferred.CPR and first aid training preferred.Additional language ability preferred.benefitsHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsurancePharmacy Insurance401KReferral BonusPaid Time OffBirthday Holiday (Full-Time or Part Time Only)Gone Fishing Holiday (Full-Time Only)Opportunities for advancementWage: $29.50 + TipsWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.-We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.