Swell Bartender (Part-Time)

Highgate; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Swell Bartender (Part-Time) to set up the bar, mix drinks, and provide excellent guest service. The role includes maintaining cleanliness, handling cashiering tasks, and ensuring liquor inventory control while adhering to liquor laws.

Located at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, the position requires flexibility, the ability to stand for long periods, and a friendly, professional demeanor to create memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

Responsibilities

• Process guests’ checks, collect cash and process cards per standards.
• Open and close side work to ensure prompt service.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to standards.
• Serve guests with food and beverages in a warm, professional manner.
• Keep lounge areas clean and tidy.
• Be familiar with the computer system.
• Carry out cashiering functions by closing checks and servicing the guest.
• Follow state liquor laws and assist in maintaining beverage cost.
• Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels.
• Stock and clean glassware.
• Ensure soda tanks are full and secured at the bar.
• Prepare garnishes and assist in cleaning tables and lounge areas.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Skills

Cash handling

Guest service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location

The all-new, vibrant ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach blends indoor and outdoor luxury to elevate the experience of Oahu resorts. Every space has been envisioned by award-winning design firm, Rockwell Group. Fresh, welcoming and relaxing, it’s an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki.

Experience our spacious, welcoming lobby and captivating 280,000 gallon Oceanarium unique to Honolulu resorts. Coming soon, the destination pool deck with private cabanas will offer a saltwater infinity pool, a shallow-water pool and club for kids, and a pool bar that seamlessly transitions from day to night. With a location steps from Waikiki Beach, it’s where Hawaii vacations turn moments into memories.

Our resort is proudly named in honor of Queen Lili‘uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Beloved by her people, she was a music composer, an author and an ardent supporter of her culture. Her spirit is infused into the resort, which shares the same privileged location as her beachside home Ke‘alohilani, meaning the royal brightness. Welcome to a fresh perspective on resorts in Waikiki. ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.

Overview

The Swell Bartender (Part-Time) is responsible for the complete set up of the bar area and the mixing of drinks for all guests and servers. Need to maintain the service and cleanliness of the bar area, ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and control over liquor inventory.

Responsibilities

• Process guests’ checks, collect cash and process credit cards and room charges according to standards.
• Perform opening and closing side work according to standards to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare beverages and cocktails according to the standards, for mixing, portion control and presentation.
• Serve guests with all food and beverage requirements in a warm, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ensure the lounge areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Be familiar with the computer system.
• Carry out cashiering functions by closing checks and servicing the guest.
• Follow all state liquor laws.
• Assist in maintaining beverage cost.
• Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor with care to avoid problems with intoxicated guests, and when necessary report to management.
• Complete beverage requisitions to maintain par levels as needed. (bottle for bottle method)
• Stock and clean glassware.
• Check soda tanks to ensure that they are full and secured properly to the bar.
• Prepare all garnishes.
• Assist in cleaning of tables and all lounge area as needed.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages, according to local state laws.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.