Bartender

Starbucks

Lihue, HI, 96766

Other

15 September 2026

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

Health, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
Holiday pay
Meal and Transportation Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Training and exciting career growth opportunities
Referral program - refer a friend and earn a bonus

Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.
Summary:

The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink/food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending up local requirements.

Essential Functions:

Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to up-sell products

Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages

Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift

Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests

Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures

Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages

Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred

Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes

Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner

Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Cash handling and customer service experience preferred

Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

FAQ's:

Q) Does Starbucks hire for beverage craftsmanship roles?

A) Yes, baristas are trained to prepare handcrafted beverages.

Q) Are espresso machines a core part of daily work?

A) Yes, employees regularly operate espresso equipment.

Q) Do Starbucks shifts involve customer name recognition?

A) Personalized service is encouraged at many locations.

Q) Are store roles fast-paced during peak drink hours?

A) Morning and afternoon rush periods are typically busy.

Q) Does Starbucks offer store leadership pathways?

A) Yes, baristas can advance into shift supervisor roles.