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Head Bartender + Event Coordinator

$60k - $75k

PrideStaff

Head Bartender + Event Coordinator
  • Location: Ridgewood, NJ
  • Position Type: Full-Time (Core operating days: Thursday - Sunday)
  • Compensation: $60,000-$75,000 Base Salary + Performance/Event-Based Incentives (Commission on private event bookings)
What We Offer
  • Autonomy: The freedom to shape the beverage program, venue culture, and event strategy.
  • Financial Upside: A base salary plus a highly lucrative incentive structure tied directly to private event bookings and overall bar profitability.
  • Unique Schedule: A concentrated workweek (Thursday-Sunday focus) with flexibility during the week for administrative and sales tasks.
Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-Day Bar Operations & Bartending
  • Act as the primary, hands-on bartender during public operating hours (Thursday - Sunday).
  • Curate and maintain the beverage program (cocktail menus, wine lists, and beer selections).
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to ensure optimal stock levels and cost controls.
  • Maintain strict compliance with all New Jersey ABC laws, local Bergen County health codes, and safety regulations.
2. Event Sales & Management (The Growth Engine)
  • Actively market and rent out the venue for private parties, corporate functions, and special events.
  • Coordinate all event logistics, acting as the main point of contact for clients from inquiry to execution.
  • Maximize Calendar Efficiency: Strategically book private events, understanding that the venue will close to the public on days an event is secured.
3. Staffing & Leadership
  • Recruit, hire, train, and schedule a small, high-performing team of part-time bartenders/servers as needed for busy nights or large private events.
  • Foster a welcoming, high-energy environment for both staff and patrons.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience: 3+ years in bar management, restaurant management, or a high-volume bartending role with administrative responsibilities. Event coordination experience is a massive plus.
  • Licensing: Valid New Jersey TAM or TIPS certification (or willingness to obtain immediately). Knowledge of NJ ABC laws is required.
  • Skills: Strong mixology skills, excellent communication, and proficiency with POS systems and inventory software.
  • Mindset: Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable working with minimal oversight. You enjoy the hustle of building a customer base and driving event sales.
  • Availability: Must be fully available Thursday through Sunday (including late nights and holidays).
What We Offer
  • Autonomy: The freedom to shape the beverage program, venue culture, and event strategy.
  • Financial Upside: A base salary plus a highly lucrative incentive structure tied directly to private event bookings and overall bar profitability.
  • Unique Schedule: A concentrated workweek (Thursday-Sunday focus) with flexibility during the week for administrative and sales tasks.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Per Year
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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