Nicholas Cavett
Lead Bartender
Nicholas Cavett brings extensive bartending experience, expert bar operations management, and top-tier customer service skills to Maui, Hawaii. He specializes in crafting exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high-volume bar efficiency in premier tropical resort settings.
NICHOLAS CAVETT
Bartender | Bar Operations | Customer Service
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii • 808-269-6717 • NicholasRay.maui@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Maui bartender with a strong background in independent bar operations, customer service, inventory, opening and closing procedures, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the day-to-day responsibilities required to keep a bar running smoothly.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vibe Bar | Kihei, Maui, HI
Bartender | September 2023 – May 2026
• Managed bartending operations including opening, closing, stocking, and maintaining an organized bar.
• Handled inventory needs, ordering, restocking, and day-to-day bar preparation.
• Provided friendly, efficient customer service while maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere.
• Worked independently and took responsibility for multiple front-of-house and operational duties.
• Helped maintain a safe environment and handled security-related responsibilities when needed.
Waikiki Brewing Co. | Lahaina, Maui, HI
Bartender | December 2021 – July 2022
• Managed bartending operations including opening, closing, stocking, and maintaining an organized bar.
• Handled inventory needs, ordering, restocking, and day-to-day bar preparation.
• Provided friendly, efficient customer service while maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere.
• Worked independently and took responsibility for multiple front-of-house and operational duties.
• Helped maintain a safe environment and handled security-related responsibilities when needed.
Spanky’s | Lahaina, Maui, HI
Bartender | June 2012 – March 2020
• Managed bartending operations including opening, closing, stocking, and maintaining an organized bar.
• Handled inventory needs, ordering, restocking, and day-to-day bar preparation.
• Provided friendly, efficient customer service while maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere.
• Worked independently and took responsibility for multiple front-of-house and operational duties.
• Helped maintain a safe environment and handled security-related responsibilities when needed.
CORE SKILLS
Bartending & Mixology • Customer Service • Bar Opening & Closing • Inventory & Ordering • Stocking & Organization • Independent Operations • Cash Handling • Safety & Security • Fast-Paced Service
AVAILABILITY
Available for bartending and hospitality opportunities on Maui.
Transferable skills based on experience from roughly 2012–2026 reflects a long history of customer-facing work, independent responsibility, operations, inventory, cash handling, and working in fast-paced environments.
| strongest transferable skillsSkill | What my experience demonstrates | Other job areas |
| Customer service | Serving customers, creating awelcoming environment,handling different personalities | Guest services, reception, retail,customer support |
| Independent work | Running day-to-day barresponsibilities and workingwithout constant supervision | Property services, operations, fieldwork, independent service roles |
| Operations | Opening/closing, preparation,organization, maintaining dailyworkflow | Operations assistant, facilities,hospitality operations |
| Inventory & ordering | Tracking supplies, ordering,restocking and maintaininginventory | Stockroom, purchasing assistant,warehouse, retail |
| Cash handling | Handling transactions andclosing out business | Cashier, retail, front desk, financial-service support |
| Multitasking | Managing customers, orders,preparation, stocking andoperational dutiessimultaneously | Dispatch, customer service, eventoperations |
| Problem solving | Handling unexpected customerand operational situations | Customer support, servicecoordination, operations |
| Communication | Constant interaction withcustomers and coworkers | Reception, sales support, accountsupport, guest relations |
| Safety awareness | Maintaining a safe environmentand handling security-relatedresponsibilities | Security support, venueoperations, property services |
other positions considered:
Hospitality / tourism
Hotel front desk agent
Guest services representative
Resort guest services
Concierge
Hotel operations assistant
Event/venue staff
Restaurant host or service coordinator
Customer-facing jobs outside restaurants
Customer service representative
Retail associate
Retail customer service
Membership/customer experience representative
Receptionist
Front desk representative
Client services assistant
Customer-service experience is broadly transferable into retail, hospitality, business support, banking
and other customer-facing fields.
Operations / logistics
Inventory clerk
Stockroom associate
Purchasing/inventory assistant
Warehouse associate
Operations assistant
Receiving clerk
Supply coordinator
Event operations assistant
Security / venue operations
Security officer
Security concierge
Venue security
Hotel security
Loss-prevention associate
Event security