Poolside Bartender, $31.00 + Gratuities

The Walt Disney Company; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options for you and your_?1

Tuition paid upfront at networkschools

Free lunch

Free parking

Free theme park admission

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Hawaii seeks an energetic bartender to create memorable guest experiences in our lounge and bar areas. You will mix cocktails, serve drinks, and engage with guests, delivering friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include handling orders, operating POS, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining knowledge of menu options, wines, and spirits to enhance guest satisfaction and promote repeat visits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Hawaii Liquor Commission card or ability to obtain one.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Previous bartending in a fast-paced, high-volume environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cocktails and mixology; wine knowledge a plus.
• Alcohol awareness training (RVP, TIPS or equivalent) recommended.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve cocktails and other drinks to guests following standard recipes.
• Greet guests, take drink orders, enter in POS, and deliver to tables or lounge area.
• Operate bar equipment including coffee brewers, soda guns, and dishwashing setup.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of bar and lounge area.
• Assist with table setup, garnishing, and fruit prep for drinks.
• Balance cash drawer and manage guest transactions at shift end.
• Provide menu and ingredient knowledge and answer guest questions.
• Support guest directions and event schedules as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Communication

Wine & spirits knowledge

Bartending experience

Food service knowledge

POS systems

Japanese language

Tools

POS system

Job description

Come and join the magic with Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa! Perks and benefits may include:

• Healthcare options for you and your eligible dependents

• Tuition paid upfront at network schools

• Free lunch

• Free parking

• Free theme park admission and much more!

Responsible for greeting guests and creating an exceptional guest experience in Lounge areas. Perform various drink making techniques which include shaking, stirring, blending and layering. Ability to hold extensive conversations with guests, providing exemplary service.

• Mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to patrons of bar following standard recipes

• Ability to serve multiple guests at bar/ walk up guests and cocktail servers at server stations which includes taking drink order, entering in POS system, delivering to guests and following up with guest service and needs until guest leaves

• Ability to work with bar/restaurant equipment including, but not limited to coffee brewers, soda guns, small dishwashers, and three compartment sink washer setup

• Must be comfortable working with bar supplies including small trays, carafes, coffee pots, and glassware

• Practices proper sanitation procedures and maintains cleanliness of the area

• Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks

• May set up tables within lounge/patio area with glassware, napkins, fruit and garnishes

• May slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks

• Places bottled goods and glasses to make attractive displays

• Ability to anticipate Guests needs and act accordingly

• Serves food and beverage to Guests at proper temperature

• Shares knowledge of wines, spirits to Guests

• Able to articulate menu options and ingredients to Guests

• Assists guests with directions, entertainment, show event schedules and other information

• May clear tables and perform pre-bussing duties

• Orders or requisitions liquor and supplies

• Some computer experience, working with POS systems; entering guest drink orders and maintaining a cash drawer to balance at end of shift

• Completing assigned side work duties at beginning and end of each shift

• Must meet state requirements to obtain Hawaii Liquor Commission card

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Demonstrated excellent Guest Service and service recovery abilities

• Strong communication skills

• Adept at troubleshooting and can calmly handle difficult situations

• Self directed, trusted and well respected by peers

• Knowledge of basic cocktail and mixology recipes

• Previous bartending experience in a fast paced high volume environment

• Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced environment

• Speed, accuracy and efficiency are required and ability to work well under pressure

• Demonstrated ability to own and resolve guest situations

• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events

• Alcohol Awareness Training (i.e. RVP, TIPS or equivalent)

• Previous fine dining/table service experience

• Basic wine knowledge

• Some food serving knowledge/experience

• Knowledge of Japanese language preferred

• Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am.

The pay rate for this role in Hawaii is $31.00 per hour, plus gratuities. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

Disclaimer

This position is with The Walt Disney Company, which is part of a business we call Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.

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