Kavatender / Bar back

KAVATENDER / BAR BACK

Kava Culture Kava Bar is hiring experienced Kavatenders/Barbacks to join our growing tribe.
Bartending/barbacking or hospitality team management experience is required.

ABOUT KAVA CULTURE
We’re a health-conscious, alcohol-free, pet-friendly ethnobotanical bar. We bring people together, build community, and honor our planet. We encourage growth and embrace the unique contributions of our tribe members.

CORE VALUES
Care for People, Plants & Planet * Connecting Communities * Cultivating Growth * Commitment to Passion

WHO YOU ARE
Fun, easy-going, outgoing, and genuinely love helping people and life. You’re smiley, confident, funny, health-conscious, and great under pressure. You love kava and plant botanicals, laugh a lot, and you’re ambitious—a connector and the life of the party. You’re calm, organized, reliable, proactive; comfortable working independently and upholding high standards; excited to build regulars and community.

This is a solo gig! You must feel confident managing the bar and its vibe during your shift.
What makes this position unique is the ability to earn as much as you’d like—and build a community around what you love. If you enjoy bartending and being social, are great at setting the atmosphere and keeping regulars happy, but are over the traditional bar scene and want an alcohol-free alternative, you’ve found the right place. If you’re looking for an outlet to express who you are, give back to others, and be part of an “Ohana” lifestyle—with real potential to grow—this job is for YOU.
Future management/partner/ownership opportunities are available for motivated and ambitious individuals!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Craft non-alcoholic, plant-based beverages with speed and consistency
• Greet guests, take orders, and serve snacks/drinks with enthusiasm
• Create simple shift content and post on socials (TikTok/IG/FB) to highlight specials/events
• Use friendly upsells to grow shift sales
• Read the guest; make thoughtful recommendations
• Restock/rotate inventory; keep the bar organized, stocked, and spotless
• Comply with food & beverage regulations and house policies
• Run solo shifts calmly while upholding standards
• Hold the space: positive, inclusive atmosphere all shift long
• Be a valuable and responsible member of the Tribe

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience as bartender/kavatender/server/barback/barista
• Solo-shift ready: open/close, guest flow, cleaning, cash-out
• Able to handle very busy rushes exceptionally well
• POS & cash: Toast (or similar), accurate cash handling & tip reporting
• Sales instincts: suggestive selling, menu guidance
• Content-comfortable: can film/post simple Reels/TikToks during/after shift
• Botanical curiosity: learn kava/kratom basics & guest guidance (no medical claims)
• Positive attitude, excellent communication; keeps station organized, stocked, and clean

NICE TO HAVE

• Kava/kratom or botanical beverage knowledge
• Photography, videography, content creation, Canva skills
• Hospitality team lead/shift lead experience

Event hosting (optional, not required): Welcome if you enjoy it—e.g., Open Mic, Trivia, Bingo, Chess/Board Games, Acoustic Sets, Sound Bath/Gentle Yoga, Kava 101 Tasting Flight, Paint & Sip, Language Exchange, Book Club, Zero-Proof Mixology, etc.

HUMAN QUALITIES WE LOVE
Reliability & integrity * Warmth & guest care * Calm under pressure * Ownership mindset (cleanliness, inventory, vibe) * Coachability * Boundaries & de-escalation * Initiative & hustle * Standards-obsessed cleanliness * Clear, friendly communication * Low-drama team energy * Community builder * Good judgment online * Inclusion-first

Let’s pour good energy, not alcohol. Ready? Apply today—and say BULA!

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10