La Mer - Bartender (Part-Time)

Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani•Honolulu, HI

16d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender interacts with hotel guests and helps ensure they have a memorable experience by responding courteously and efficiently to beverage needs. The role includes preparing and serving beverages according to recipes and guest preferences, maintaining knowledge of beverages and menu items, and completing assigned duties while following hotel safety standards, sanitation requirements, and applicable liquor laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
One year of experience as a bartender or in a similar position at a 4-star hotel or restaurant, or a combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Current Liquor Commission Bartenders Card (yellow).
CPR certification.
Ability to lift items weighing 30 pounds or more safely.
Ability to stand and walk for extended hours throughout a work shift and endure various physical movements throughout work areas.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
Ability to maintain positive guest relations and work effectively with various types of customers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of federal and state health laws, regulations, and safety codes.
Strong knowledge of drink recipes and beverage service standards.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an alcohol awareness program required to serve alcoholic beverages is preferred.
Certification of previous training in liquor, wine, and food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, maintain positive guest relations, provide accurate information about hotel services and local attractions, and help resolve guest complaints.
Meet with the manager on duty to review assignments, expected business levels, changes, and other information about the day's activities.
Communicate additions or changes to assignments during the shift.
Coordinate setup, maintenance, and breakdown of the assigned bar area and keep work areas clean, sanitary, and organized.
Maintain complete knowledge of wine, liquor, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, menu items, preparation, ingredients, presentation, and prices.
Follow state liquor laws and regulations, including restrictions on serving minors and intoxicated persons.
Organize and prepare beverage orders according to recipes and guest preferences.
Prepare and maintain adequate stocks of fresh juices, fruits, simple syrups, and savories needed for drink recipes.
Handle wares carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
Report damages, maintenance problems, and safety hazards to the manager on duty.
Follow hotel, Health Department, sanitation, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.