Bartender

Dufry Careers; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company ma

Employee assistance program

Training and exciting career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost in Hawaii (Lihue) is seeking a Bartender to greet guests, take orders, and craft cocktails and beverages. You will handle payments, manage timings, and ensure the highest level of service in a fast-paced environment.

This non-exempt role reports to management and focuses on guest satisfaction and efficient operations. The position requires at least 1 year of bartending experience, knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages.
• At least 1 year of bartending experience in high-volume or fast casual settings.
• Knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and related recipes.
• Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and policies.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred.
• Hands frequently in water or chemical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders; upsell products where appropriate.
• Follow recipes and directions for beverage preparation.
• Collect payments and operate cash registers per policies.
• Adhere to alcohol awareness procedures; manage intoxicated guests.
• Follow HMSHost service, cash handling and beverage policies.
• Keep the bar clean, sanitized and well stocked.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Upselling

Tools

Cash register

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary: The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink/food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending up local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to “up-sell” products
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
• Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)