GENERAL SUMMARY: Bartenders serve food and beverages in a friendly, courteous, responsible and timely manner. Bartenders are to ensure all guests receive the best possible experience, and should demonstrate a complete knowledge of your restaurant and a genuine passion for service.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
2-3 years restaurant experience
1+ years Bartending or Serving
Must be in possession of a valid Blue Card prior to hire (issued by the HI County Dept of Liquor Control) prior to start of first shift
Must have basic liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, multitask and keep calm in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle guest requests and needs in a professional and pleasant manner
Contributes to building and maintaining a positive work culture at all times
Knowledge and Understanding of Liquor Commission standards and company alcohol policies
A dependable means of transportation to and from work for all days scheduled
Flexible schedule, especially during busy seasons
DESIRED SKILLS:
Restaurant experience
Confident, friendly, and outgoing
Highly organized
Ability to anticipate waitstaff and guest needs
Eagerness to learn and grow at all times
Food safety/sanitation knowledge
Serving/bartending experience
Extensive knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensure all safety, sanitation and liquor standards per Hawaii State Law are strictly adhered to at all times
Maintain a clean and organized bar accordingly to all Hawaii Health and Safety Standards.
Ability to responsibly protect guests and the business from all that comes with running a bar
Maintain a professional relationship with all team members
Always maintain a professional attitude “on stage”
Complete daily shift checklist for all pre-shift and post-shift responsibilities.
Takes food and drink orders
A full knowledge of all menu items both food and drink.
Able to recreate our drink recipes correctly offering guests consistency
Able to take any guest on a tour of what we are and what we have to offer
Maintaining and clearing tables/bar during dining experience
Constant communication with the team and MOD, must inform MOD of any disruptions that may affect quality or timing of service.
Understands when to ask for help, within the team
Handling and communicating guest special needs or requests
Knowledge of guest dietary restrictions and preferences
Knowledge of hours of operation, entertainment schedules, restaurant address /phone number
Adheres to all safe cash handling procedures/payments
Performs all pre/post shift duties, and other duties as assigned by management staff.
** As a Bartender you may be asked to preform duties outside of your job description to support the team.
CULTURAL TASKS:
Knowledge of our culture/mission statement
Knowledge of area attractions
Promotes the “Aloha Pass It On” initiative to the community
Embodies the Aloha spirit
Exudes a Guest first mentality and philosophy
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
