Bartender

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Lahaina, HI is seeking a friendly, guest-focused Bartender to join our team. You will set up the bar, greet guests, explain menus, take orders, prepare drinks, and ensure a smooth bar operation with attentive service.

We value dependable team players who can work under pressure, handle payments, restock supplies, and maintain a clean bar area while delivering a memorable dining experience for guests at the bar and dining room.

Qualifications

• Customer-oriented approach to guest service.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication with guests, coworkers and management.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bar setup and stocking for service.
• Greet guests and present menus with recommendations.
• Explain menu items and daily specials to guests.
• Take drink orders and input into POS for kitchen/bar.
• Prepare and garnish drinks, ensuring quality and speed.
• Check IDs to verify legal drinking age.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of bar items.
• Process guest checks and payments accurately.
• Restock glassware and bar supplies as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Job Description

Location: Lahaina, HI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

• Assist in preparing the bar for service by setting up bar and bar area, including preparing items such as linens, silverware, and glassware, stocking liquors, preparing garnishes, and preparing drink mixers.
• Greet all guests in a warm, personal, friendly manner.
• Review drink and food menus, as well as any specials with guests seated at the bar and make recommendations.
• Offer food menus to guests seated at the bar and answer questions about menu items, offering descriptions and making recommendations. Inform guests of daily specials including pricing if not listed on the menu.
• Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Take guests' food and beverage orders and enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
• Check guests' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Prepare, garnish, and serve drinks for guests seated at the bar in an expeditious manner.
• Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their food and drink items, and take action to correct any problems.
• Remove dishes and glasses from the bar, and take them to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Prepare and present guests' checks according to policy, ensuring any special requests are followed (such as split checks), and collect corresponding payments.
• Polish and restock all glassware as needed.
• Restock all bar items including wine, beer, condiments, etc.
• Clean entire bar area including bar top, glass washer, etc.
• Stock ice.
• Take garbage and recycling to the appropriate destination.
• Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance.

Requirements

Bartender Position Qualifications / Physical Requirements:

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the guests' needs while following HCR procedures.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment, appliances, and tools. Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication - Ability to communicate by speaking effectively and clearly with guests, coworkers, and management. Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Decision Making & Judgment - Ability to make sound decisions with available information while following HCR policy.
• Conflict Management - Ability to deal with others in a negative situations and work towards a positive outcome.
• Response to Direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
• Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.
• Friendly & Energetic - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others and bring energy to the performance of the task.
• Neat and well Groomed.