Bartender

Wet Willie's; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a bartender to ensure consistent drink quality while serving guests in a fast-paced environment. You will greet guests, take orders, and provide recommendations, all while maintaining a clean and safe bar area.

The role requires knowledge of mixology, the ability to handle cash accurately, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. A strong focus on customer service and upselling will be valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Alcohol service licensing requirements may apply.
• Strong knowledge of mixology, drink menus and cocktails.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Fast-paced environment experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
• Verbal skills and accurate cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests professionally and promptly.
• Verify guest age before alcohol service.
• Know bar/menu items and make recommendations.
• Acknowledge and accurately take orders at the bar and lounge.
• Deliver orders within established timeframes.
• Utilize suggestive selling techniques.
• Ensure alcohol is consumed in designated areas only.
• Maintain bar inventory and stock levels.
• Assist in placing liquor and bar supplies orders.
• Conduct liquor and bar supplies inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Mixology

Verbal communication

Upselling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

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