Bartender

Wet Willie's; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking a energetic Bartender to prepare drinks quickly according to recipes, maintain a clean workstation, and provide superior guest service in a fast-paced environment.

You will greet guests, verify legal drinking age, know the bar menu, take and deliver orders, upsell, manage stock, and assist with liquor orders while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology and cocktail preparation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify guest age for alcohol service.
• Know the bar menu and make recommendations.
• Accurately take and deliver food and beverage orders.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with liquor orders.
• Conduct inventory of bar supplies.
• Provide superior guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Mixology

Cash Handling

Verbal Communication

Upselling

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

As a Bartender, you ensure consistent drink quality by preparing orders in a short period of time and in accordance with recipes and guidelines established by the Food and Beverage department. You will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast paced environment, while providing superior guest service.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Greet guests in a timely and professional manner
• Verify guests that purchase alcohol are at least 21 years of age
• Possess full knowledge of bar and menu items and be able to make recommendations
• Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests in a timely manner at the bar and lounge area
• Deliver food and beverage orders within established time frames
• Consistently use suggestive selling techniques
• Ensure that alcohol is consumed in designated areas only
• Set up and maintain appropriate stock levels for the bar
• Assist in placing orders for all liquor and bar related supplies
• Conduct inventory of all liquor and bar related supplies

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain any necessary alcohol service licensing requirements
• Strong knowledge of alcohol mixology, drink menus and classic cocktail preparation
• Ability to stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Excellent customer service skills with strong ability to interact with guests
• Verbal communication skills, and accurate math and cash handling skills