Kai Bar - Bartender

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Lihue (HI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort in Lihue, HI is seeking a professional Bartender to deliver wine, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages with warmth and precision.

You will provide exceptional guest service, maintain knowledge of beverage menus, and support bar operations during high-volume periods, including setup and closing duties. This role offers evenings and weekend availability in a dynamic hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending or hospitality experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with POS systems and handling cash accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and standards.
• Engage guests with recommendations and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintain knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits.
• Process orders, payments, tabs and transactions using POS.
• Assist with bar setup, inventory, and opening/closing duties.

Skills

Bartending skills

Customer service

POS familiarity

Cash handling

Cocktail knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

## Kai Bar - BartenderApply: Royal Sonesta Kaua`i Resort- Lihue, HI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-0074110**We’re People People. Are you?**We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting). **What this role is all about** At Sonesta, our bars, lounges and outlets are all about creating memorable moments, great energy, and genuine connections. As a Bartender, you’ll deliver exceptional beverage service and hospitality while creating a welcoming, upbeat experience for every guest. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves connecting with people, and enjoys crafting cocktails, conversations, and experiences guests remember long after last call. If you’re energetic, service-driven, and passionate about hospitality — we’d love to meet you. **What you’ll be doing****What you’ll be doing*** Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes, brand standards, and guest preferences.* Provide exceptional guest service by engaging with guests, making recommendations, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.* Maintain strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and beverage menus.* Operate efficiently during high-volume restaurant, lounge, banquet, and event service periods.* Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly.* Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards across bar and service areas.* Accurately process orders, payments, tabs, and transactions using POS systems.* Assist with bar setup, inventory, garnishes, stock replenishment, and opening/closing duties.* Follow food safety guidelines, responsible alcohol service standards, and hotel operational procedures.* Partner closely with Servers, Culinary teams, and Food & Beverage leadership to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction.* Support upselling initiatives, promotions, and beverage programs that drive guest engagement and revenue.* Any other duties as assigned.**What great looks like*** Previous bartending, restaurant, hotel, lounge, nightlife, or hospitality experience preferred.* Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and responsible alcohol service practices.* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.* Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.* Experience using POS systems and handling cash transactions accurately.* Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and presentation standards.* Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.* TIPS Certification, Food Handler Certification, or alcohol service certification preferred where required.* A passion for hospitality, teamwork, guest experience, and creating memorable food & beverage moments. **Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information**$35.14-$37.14 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience **How we reward you**At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance* Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match* Paid Vacation & Sick Time* Paid Parental Leave* Company-Paid Life Insurance* Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance* Educational Assistance* Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )* Additional Perks & Employee Discounts **Our Commitment to You** Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Before You Apply** To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.