Bartender - Kona Winds, RIMPAC26
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Posted: February 4, 2026 (1 day ago)
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United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
This job is for a flexible bartender at a military hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii, where you'll mix and serve drinks, handle customer interactions, manage bar inventory, and keep the area clean.
It's ideal for someone with recent bartending experience in busy settings like hotels or restaurants who enjoys working independently and providing great service.
Local applicants are preferred since relocation isn't covered, and the position stays open until February 2026.
Serves as a Bartender (Flex) position in the Beverage Department of the Hale Koa Hotel. This position will remain open until 2/28/2026. Local candidates will be reviewed first as PCS is not authorized.
If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered. The first cut-off date will be on 2/18/2026.
Additional lists will be pulled after this first cut-off date at the request of the hiring manager. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: 1) Must meet state/local age requirements for the serving of alcoholic at the time of appointment. 2) Experience as a full-service bartender.
3) Possess skills in mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 4) Possess math skills necessary to calculate patron bills and take inventory.
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES MEETING HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA WILL BE INITIALLY REFERRED.
IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL REFERRAL INCLUDING ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
HIGHLY QUALIFING CRITERIA FOR THIS POSITION ARE: 1) Experience in bartending within the last 2 years 2) Experience in a resort, hotel, nightclub or restaurant setting 3) Knowledge of Micros POS Systems Major Duties:
Operates a full-service bar, mixing and serving the full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Assists customers by discussing beverages available, their contents and mixing special drinks according to customer direction.
Records sales, makes change or prepares charge slips in accordance with operating procedures. Stocks bar. Keeps bar, utensils, equipment and work area clean and sanitary.
Keeps records of quantities of beverages dispensed and submits requirement for re-stocking to supervisor. Receives and checks quantity and description of stock.
Provide work direction for other employees in the bar area. Uses tact and courtesy to deny further sales to persons whose conduct has become unruly or who appear to be intoxicated.
Skills and Knowledge: Skill in mixing complex drinks. Applies simple arithmetic in calculating bills and making change.
Ability to recognize intoxicated or unruly patrons and take necessary remedial action. Ability to train and guide other employees. Good customer relations skills.
Responsibility: Work is performed without close supervision. Responsible for overall operation of the bar. Accountable for receipts and inventory.
Physical Effort: Regularly lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. Stands for prolonged periods.
Working Conditions: Work is primarily indoors. Exposed to cuts and bruises.
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