Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Summary
The Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional beverage service while delivering a warm and memorable guest experience. This role combines craftsmanship, hospitality, and efficiency, ensuring cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are prepared consistently to brand standards while fostering a lively, welcoming bar atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities
Guest Service & Hospitality

• Greet guests promptly, providing a welcoming and engaging bar experience.
• Take drink and food orders accurately, ensuring timely and professional service.
• Make recommendations on cocktails, wine, beer, and food pairings to enhance the guest experience.
• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly to requests, and resolve concerns with

professionalism.                                                                                                   

Beverage Preparation & Execution

• Mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to established recipes and presentation
  standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, appearance, and portion across all beverages.
• Develop and introduce seasonal cocktails and specials in collaboration with management.
• Monitor guest intoxication levels and adhere to all responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Contribute to and participate in events, beverage programs, promotions and other

activities as directed by supervisor.

Operations & Teamwork

• Set up and break down the bar daily, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for service.
  Using open/close and cleaning checklist.
• Maintain par levels for liquor, beer, wine, and mixers; communicate ordering needs to
  management.
• Maintain appropriate levels of garnish while reducing waste.
• Accurately handle cash, credit card transactions, and reconcile daily sales.
• Support servers and FOH team by preparing drinks efficiently during service.

Quality, Compliance & Standards

• Follow all state and local alcohol laws, including verifying guest IDs.\
• Adhere to company standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety.
• Participate in bar inventory counts and contribute to cost-control goals.
• Maintain bar equipment and tools, reporting repair or replacement needs promptly.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending experience in a high-volume or upscale restaurant/bar strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, beer, and mixology techniques.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude with a focus on guest hospitality and teamwork.
• Must meet the legal age requirements to serve alcohol in New Jersey.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and work on feet for long periods.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• We promote a culture of respect, professionalism, and teamwork, maintaining a
  zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination from employees, vendors, or guests.
• Maintain par levels for liquor, beer, wine, and mixers; communicate ordering needs to
  management.
• Maintain appropriate levels of garnish while reducing waste.
• Accurately handle cash, credit card transactions, and reconcile daily sales.
• Support servers and FOH team by preparing drinks efficiently during service.