Joel Arbeit

Since I've been hired and I came in and completely overhauled the bar systems. Increasing efficiency and cleanliness of the bar. I have created a completely new cocktail list, and brought seasonal and fresh ingredients for exceptional quality cocktails. Maintaining a 5 table section along with a 14 seat bar is often tasked with myself and one other barstaff on the daily.

• -I was part of original barstaff tasked with setting up an efficient system to run the bar, I helped in creative crafting of the cocktail menu.
• Our team was fortunate enough to win silver in Hale Aina awards for best cocktail program 2 years in a row(2022-2023). Keeping the bar menu fresh and costantly evolving our drink list and creating consistent and quality cocktails on a daily basis was vital for this achievement.

• I learned how to maintain a section of tables, providing each guest with proper table side service
• Answering questions pertaining to the menu, wine, processing checks, closing out my accounts at closing, working in a team, honing communication skills and my ability to work with all types of people from all walks of life.

• Upscale country resort
• Ran the restaurant side of the operation
• Learning how to take care of all the customers service side as well as back the house duties including properly taking account of inventory, restocking when necessary, the setup of functions including business events, graduations, and weddings
• Making sure everything was up to the standards of a 5-star hotel was part of my daily responsibilities.

• First bartender job
• Learned how to barback, stock ice, properly clean and maintain bar and tables
• Eventually took charge of the bar and all ordering from vendors
• Looking at creative drink options for our customers was my focus.

• My first server job
• Started on breakfast shift
• Learning how to make coffee
• Before I left got promoted to floor manager, because the owner knew I had passion for the industry and an eye for detail , along with a hard working mentality.