Server (Kona)

Kona Brewing Hawaii; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip potential

Merch discounts

Food discounts

Employee benefits >20 hours

Job summary

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi pub in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island is hiring Servers who bring aloha, hustle, and a smile to a busy section from first sip to last bite.

We offer a lively, guest-focused environment where you’ll guide guests through our beers and menu, upsell thoughtfully, and ensure timely service. Base pay starts at $16/hour plus tips, with benefits for eligible employees and a strong team spirit in a local, growth-minded workplace.

Qualifications

• Serving or strong customer service experience in a fast-paced spot.
• Stays cool when the pub is slammed and can multitask like a pro.
• Reliable, on-time, and ready for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A true team player who brings positive energy and aloha spirit on every shift.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every table with genuine aloha and a big smile.
• Talk guests through beers and menu, recommend favorites, and upsell without being pushy.
• Take orders accurately, drop food and beer quickly, and keep drinks topped off.
• Read the room, jump in where needed, and help the team keep the pub flowing.
• Handle payments correctly and close out checks smoothly at the end of the meal.
• Keep your section clean, stocked, and guest-ready all shift long.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Team player

Job description

Love great beer, ono food, and talking story with guests? Our Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi pub is looking for Servers who bring the aloha, know how to hustle, and can keep a busy section smiling from first sip to last bite.

What you’ll do

• Welcome every table with genuine aloha and a big smile.
• Talk guests through our beers and menu, recommend favorites, and upsell without being pushy.
• Take orders accurately, drop delicious food and cold beer quickly, and keep drinks topped off.
• Read the room, jump in where needed, and help the team keep the pub flowing.
• Handle payments correctly and close out checks smoothly at the end of the meal.
• Keep your section clean, stocked, and guest-ready all shift long.

What we’re looking for

• Serving or strong customer service experience in a fast-paced spot.
• Someone who stays cool when the pub is slammed and can multitask like a pro.
• Reliable, on-time, and ready for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A true team player who brings positive energy and lives the aloha spirit on every shift.

Why you’ll love it here

• Busy pub = strong tip potential.
• Great crew; deep discounts on food, beer and merch; benefits for employees over 20 hours/week.
• A fun, local environment where we share “liquid aloha” with guests from around the world.
• Base salary of $16/hour plus tips.

About Kona Brewing Hawaii

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi is an independent, island-born craft brewery headquartered in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island, with an additional pub in Hawaiʻi Kai on Oʻahu. Founded in 1994, the brewery is known for creating Hawaiʻi-inspired beers that reflect the islands’ spirit and natural beauty, served fresh across its local pubs and restaurants throughout the state. The team focuses on sustainability, community connection, and living aloha every day, offering a welcoming, growth-minded workplace for people who love great beer and Hawaiʻi.