Bartender

Company: Kimos Maui
Location: Lahaina
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Job Description:

T S Restaurant employees are required to apply our values in every aspect of their position: 'Ohana, Continuous Improvement, Serving our Communities, Pride in our Employees, and Fun!

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide the highest level of quality and service to our guests by being responsible for all preparation, interaction and steps of service needed to exceed guest expectations in the restaurant and bar.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Assist in preparing bar for service by setting up bar and bar area, including preparing items such as linens, silverware, and glassware, stocking liquors, preparing garnishes, preparing drink mixers.
* Greet all guests and co-workers in a warm, personal, friendly manner.
* Review drink menus and specials with guests seated at the bar and make recommendations.
* Offer food menus to guests seated at the bar and answer questions about menu items, offering descriptions and making recommendations. Inform guests of daily specials including pricing if not listed on the menu. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
* Follow T S protocol and inform manager on duty for all noted guest allergies.
* Take guests' food and beverage orders and enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
* Check guests' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
* Prepare, garnish, and serve drinks for guests seated at bar in an efficient manner.
* Prepare and garnish drinks for guests seated at restaurant tables in an efficient manner.
* Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their food and drink items, and take action to correct any problems.
* Remove dishes and glasses from bar, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.
* Prepare and present guests' checks according to policy, ensuring any special requests are followed (such as split checks), and collect corresponding payments.
* Polish and restock all glassware as needed.
* Restock all bar items including wine, beer, condiments, etc.
* Clean entire bar area including bar top, glass washer, etc.
* Stock ice
* Take garbage and recycling to appropriate destination
* Monitor guests' physical condition when entering the restaurant and bar; monitor alcohol consumption while on the premises to ensure all T S and county serving policies are followed. Take appropriate steps according to T S policy to reduce the occurrence of alcohol related issues.
* Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance.
* Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns; personal, employee or guest injury.
* Follow food safety program guidelines of handwashing, bare hands, hygiene and health.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

* Guest Oriented - Ability to take care of the guests' needs while following T S procedures.
* Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
* Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment, appliances, and tools. Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
* Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
* Communication - Ability to communicate by speaking, effectively and clearly with guests, coworkers, and management. Ability to actively listen and understand the comments and questions of others.
* Decision Making and Judgment - Ability to make sound decisions with available information while following T S policy.
* Conflict Management - Ability to deal with others in a negative situation and work towards a positive outcome.
* Response to direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
* Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.
* Friendly and Energetic- Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others and bring energy to the performance of the task.
* Neat and Well Groomed.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: Six months to one year related experience

Computer Skills: Experience with Point of Sale System.

Certificates & Licenses: Job offer contingent upon completion of background screening

Must pass test with Liquor Department and obtain liquor card

Must take and pass all training tests 90% or higher.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Occasionally - up to 33% of the time; Frequently - from 34% - 66% of the time; Constantly- more than 66% of the time)

Stand Constantly Squat or Kneel Frequently

Walk Constantly Bend Constantly

Use hands / fingers Constantly Lift/carry 11-20 lbs Constantly

Reach Outward Constantly Lift carry 21-40lbs Frequently

Reach above shoulder Frequently Push/pull 10-25lbs Frequently

Climb Occasionally Push/pull 26-40lbs Frequently

Sense of Sound (Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers)

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Smell, Sense of Taste, Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Non Slip shoes, back belt when lifting over 20lbs, safety glove when using knife)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types. Can become crowded and high-pressure.

T S has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and T S reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as T S may deem appropriate.

Keywords: Kimos Maui, Maui , Bartender, Other , Lahaina, Hawaii