Pool Bartender

Role summary

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The Pool Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to guests at the pool area, takes orders, processes payments, maintains an attractive and sanitary bar, and provides friendly, attentive service. Candidates should be of legal age to serve alcohol, meet Hawaii food and beverage regulations, and have strong communication and customer-service skills. Previous bartending, restaurant, or resort experience is preferred, along with knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service. The role requires professionalism, reliability, a polished appearance, cash-handling accuracy, and the ability to work outdoors in a busy environment. Flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and changing weather is expected. Physical requirements may include prolonged standing, lifting supplies, and moving around the pool deck safely.

About the employer

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is a luxury hospitality destination on Maui’s northwest coast, serving leisure travelers, families, and special-event guests in a scenic resort setting. Kapalua is known for its beaches, golf, restaurants, ocean activities, and relaxed island atmosphere. Resort operations typically include guest accommodations, pools, food and beverage outlets, recreation, housekeeping, events, and concierge services. Team members are expected to deliver warm Hawaiian hospitality while maintaining professional luxury-service standards. The property is associated with the wider Marriott luxury resort environment, where service consistency, guest satisfaction, teamwork, safety, and respect for local culture are important. Employment may include resort benefits, discounts, training, and opportunities to advance within hospitality, depending on the specific employer and position terms.