Bartender jobs in Kaneohe, HI

53 By The Sea
Who we are:

With sweeping views of the Kaka’ako oceanfront and a commitment to culinary excellence, 53 By The Sea is one of the island’s premier fine dining venues. At 53 By The Sea, we pride ourselves in our passion for providing genuine and authentic care in all aspects of our service. Our team consists of some of Hawaii’s most talented and passionate leaders in the food and beverage industry who strive to continually elevate our guest experience. We seek to equip our teams with the resources, freedom, and guidance needed to provide world class service. If you are looking to join a comfortable, growth oriented work atmosphere with a strong passion and commitment for excellence, 53 By The Sea is the place for you!

Our Philosophy:

Each and every member of our team plays a crucial role towards our shared mission to make people happy by providing authentic and genuine service (Omotenashi). We believe that in order to make our guests happy, we need to do the same for our team! We aim to accomplish this by driving a supportive and growth oriented workplace culture for our team members. From our conversational family meals and team training opportunities to competitive pay and generous benefits, we strive to provide a workplace where team members can enjoy their work and thrive!

Position Overview:

Our Bartenders work closely with the Front of House (FOH) team to ensure a smooth and steady flow of service for our guests. The Bartender is primarily responsible for managing beverage orders and serving guests based upon their requests. The Bartender maintains their knowledge of wines, cocktails, and beers in order to create menu items and drink recommendations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborates with the Serving team to ensure guest needs are being met
• Verifies the identification and age of guests and abides by all State liquor regulations
• Creates and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Makes recommendations on menu items and engages with guests
• Maintains complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items, liquor, beers, wine, as well as non-alcoholic selections
• Orders and maintains inventory of liquor and bar supplies
• Inputs orders, processes payment, and completes closing in the POS system
• Organizes and ensures cleanliness of the Bar

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or general education degree preferred but not required
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a bartender, server, and/or host in a fine dining restaurant

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Knowledge of wines, beers, and liquors
• Knowledge of classic cocktails
• Ability to learn and perform in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Coachable and receptive to feedback
• Proficient in cash handling and familiarity with POS systems
• Must be able to obtain Liquor Commission Card and Certification (upon being hired)
• TB Clearance required to work in the restaurant

Company Benefits *Certain Eligibility Requirements Apply

• 100% Covered Individual Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Company Provided Parking or Bus Reimbursement
• Personal Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Lifestyle Benefits
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program