Bartender- Asbury Ocean Club

Job Overview

The Bartender at Asbury Ocean Club Hotel creates cocktails and crafts beverage experiences that reflect the creative energy and coastal sophistication of a Michelin Key property rooted in Asbury Park's vibrant culture. This role is responsible for preparing and serving cocktails, wines, and beverages to established recipes and standards, engaging guests with the kind of personality and knowledge that transforms a drink into a genuine moment of hospitality. Whether guests arrive from the boardwalk or the beach, they will find a warm, memorable welcome at Asbury Ocean Club's bar. They are an ambassador of happiness and hospitality, inspiring both guests and fellow associates through their commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards. Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction. Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures. Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists. Know and comply with state liquor laws. Ensure established pars are maintained. Perform all sidework duties according to sidework schedules.

Other Responsibilities

All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Supervisory Duties

None

Behavioral Focus

At Sage Hospitality, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.

At Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, we embrace:

• MICHELIN-Recognized Coastal Luxury - 2025 MICHELIN Key honoree and one of the Jersey Shore's most acclaimed stays
• Understated, Residential Elegance - 54 handpicked rooms with loft-like ceilings, private terraces, and a beach-house-from-a-dream aesthetic
• The Drawing Room as Living Heart - Glass-enclosed pool-side gathering space that serves as bar, music room, and social anchor
• Effortless Ocean-Front Escape - 70 minutes from Manhattan with an intimacy that feels entirely removed from the city
• Art, Music & Asbury Park Identity - Embedded in a city known for rock history, creative renaissance, and boardwalk culture

All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike. These brandings reflect the unique spirit of Asbury Ocean Club Hotel and align with Sage Hospitality's commitment to genuine, meaningful connection.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

• Bartending training and certification, TIPS Certified

Qualifications

• 6 months bartending

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs. Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs. Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs.
• Bending/kneeling -ability to bend to lower level cabinets and lift trays.
• Mobility -maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests.
• Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled.
• Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
• No driving required.
• Must be able to ruse records and all special requests.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction in English, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Ability to accurately count cash. Ability to operate cash register.

Environment

• Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much, more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Salary

USD $6.05 - USD $6.05 /Hr.