Kava Culture Downtown Tampa is looking for a full-time Kavatender to join our team!
We're looking for someone who is outgoing, hardworking, friendly, dependable, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people. Our bar is very community-driven, so we're not just looking for someone who can make drinks—we want someone who can help create an environment where people feel welcomed, remembered, and excited to come back.
You do not need previous kava experience. We're happy to teach you about our products and how to make our drinks. What we're looking for is the right personality, work ethic, and willingness to learn.
Who We're Looking For
Our ideal team member is someone who:
- Is outgoing and comfortable starting conversations with new people
- Is naturally friendly, welcoming, and positive
- Is hardworking and doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done
- Takes pride in keeping the bar clean and organized
- Is dependable and shows up ready to work
- Works well as part of a team
- Can stay positive and attentive during busy shifts
- Is comfortable receiving feedback and being coached
- Wants to learn about kava, botanical teas, and our other products
- Enjoys building relationships with regulars and new customers
- Is comfortable recommending products and helping customers find something they'll enjoy
- Wants to be involved in growing our Downtown Tampa community
- Has full availability, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidaysAs a Kavatender, you'll be responsible for more than making drinks. You'll help set the vibe of the bar and make sure every person who walks in feels welcome.
Responsibilities include:
- Greeting and connecting with customers
- Preparing and serving drinks
- Learning our products and educating customers
- Making recommendations and upselling when appropriate
- Building relationships with regulars
- Maintaining a clean and organized bar
- Completing opening, closing, and cleaning responsibilities
- Restocking and staying ahead of what the bar needs
- Helping create a fun, positive atmosphere
- Supporting events and community nights
- Working together with the rest of the team during busy shiftsWhat Matters Most to Us
We're looking for someone who cares.
Someone who notices when a new customer walks in and makes them feel included. Someone who sees something that needs to be cleaned and takes care of it. Someone who can take feedback, learn from it, and keep improving.
If you're looking for a full-time position where you can meet people, build relationships, learn something new, and become part of a growing community, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about a time a manager or coworker gave you feedback you didn't necessarily agree with. How did you handle it?
- One of our biggest priorities is creating a community where customers feel remembered and included. What are some things you would personally do to help create that environment?
- We're looking for someone who wants to become a real part of our team and help grow our Downtown Tampa community. What would make you the right person for this position?
Work Location: In person
