Bartender

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman; Wailea (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Wailea, HI is seeking a friendly, energetic Bartender to greet guests, prepare drinks, and support front-of-house service during full-time shifts.

You will set up the bar, review menus with guests, handle orders, ensure ID checks, and present checks per policy while maintaining cleanliness and stock.

The role requires excellent guest service, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure; competitive compensation and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Guest service mindset and adherence to MPK procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks efficiently.
• Strong safety awareness and proper use of equipment.
• Active listening and clear communication with guests and staff.
• Effective, friendly communication with team and management.
• Sound decision-making and good judgment on service flow.
• Ability to manage conflicts and maintain positive outcomes.
• Able to receive directions and follow computer-generated tickets.
• Team-oriented with positive attitude and energy.
• Maintain neat appearance and grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bar setup and preparation including linens, glassware, garnishes, and stock.
• Greet guests warmly and provide personal service.
• Explain drink and menu items, offer recommendations and daily specials.
• Take orders, enter into POS/computer system, and relay to kitchen staff.
• Check IDs to ensure legal drinking age.
• Prepare, garnish, and serve drinks quickly at the bar.
• Ensure guests are enjoying items; address issues as needed.
• Clear and transport dishes to kitchen for cleaning.
• Prepare and present guest checks and handle special requests (e.g., split checks).
• Restock glassware, bar items, and maintain cleanliness of bar area.

Skills

Customer Oriented

Working Under Pressure

Safety

Active Listening

Communication

Decision Making & Judgment

Conflict Management

Response to Direction

Teamwork Abilities

Friendly & Energetic

Neat and Well Groomed

Job description

Location: Wailea, HI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

• 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 MPK 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 MPK 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.