Craft/Tiki Bartender

The Honu Restaurant•Dunedin, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Honu Restaurant is a contemporary eatery and traditional Hawaiian style tiki bar with a relaxed vibe serving island-style dishes. We serve unique and creative cocktails and mocktails. Inside Honu is The Ka Pakele private rum bar with some of the most sought-after and high-end rums from around the world. Quality is at the heart of everything we do. We are a high volume venue located in Downtown Dunedin and looking to add some true professionals to our team. We believe in a unique experience paired with a delicious cocktail. We are looking for team members with craft, tiki, Hawaiian culture, and rum knowledge focused on sustainability and high-quality service standards. We excel in events and often host weddings, rehearsal dinners, large birthday, and anniversary parties. We’re looking for staff members who are enthusiastic about craft cocktails and tiki culture, who are outgoing, have experience in casual fine dining and high-volume restaurants, and who love having fun. Our staff is expected to know our diverse menus inside and out. The Honu has a fast-paced and high-volume atmosphere, so it is crucial that our staff take pride in providing attentive and friendly service that ensures our guests feel valued and well taken care of. Bartenders specifically must be classically trained in high-volume craft cocktails. This position will allow for creativity and caters to a person that is self-driven and highly organized. A mixologist looking to grow their skill would be a perfect candidate. Kitchen staff must be experienced with a will to also learn. A person who cooks and creates at home has the opportunity to do the same here. We encourage creativity from our staff and allow for daily specials to be created by any staff member that has a solid, thoughtful, Polynesian culture-centric idea. We are open to you teaching us new things as well. Come experience the Aloha and join our team today!

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience in mixology/craft cocktails AND high volume
Extensive cocktail theory, history, and build knowledge
Excels in hospitality and guest relations, outgoing personality
Desire to grow, self motivated, eager to learn
Be able to work independently and with an intimate team
Be accustomed to multitasking in high volume situations
Be able to execute classics as well as create cocktails
Detail oriented, organized, clean, passionate, self-motivator
Tiki history and rum knowledge a must
Knowledge and passion for craft cocktails, beer and wine
Dedication to hospitality and service
A good sense of humor and positive attitude
Ability to multitask, especially in high volume situations
Excellent communication, organization and prioritization
Willingness to learn
Classically trained in high volume craft cocktails
Experience in casual fine dining and high-volume restaurants

Nice To Haves

We are, however; willing to train the right candidates.

Responsibilities

Serving customers while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Arrives for shifts in a clean uniform and maintains good hygiene.
Trained to be well-versed in all menu items and daily specials, as well as all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Take orders while suggesting and upselling menu items and specials.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
Assist co-workers when necessary.
Takes initiative and shares ideas to improve the quality of service when the opportunity arises.

Benefits

Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Vision insurance
On-the-job training
FT team members offered Health insurance compensation
Life/work balance schedules offered
Opportunity for promotion/advancement
90-day review for all staff members
Quarterly team building outings - i.e. cosmic bowling, escape rooms, boat cruises
Health, dental, life Insurance
Shoe Program
Discounted apparel and cuisine