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Title: Bartender

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.
Participate in events, beverage programs, promotions, and other activities as directed by supervisors.

Operations & Teamwork

Set up and break down the bar daily, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for service using checklists.
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 and credit card transactions, and reconcile daily sales.
Support servers and front-of-house 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.

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