Bartender

PORTA JERSEY CITY; Journal Square (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Smith is seeking a skilled bartender to join our front-of-house team in a bustling bar setting. You will prepare and serve a range of drinks, interact with guests, and help maintain a well-stocked, organized bar area.

Ideal candidates possess beverage knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure. The role involves ID checks, safety compliance, and supporting events.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bar environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons.
• Interact with customers, taking orders, and serving snacks and drinks.
• Assess bar customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations.
• Promote programming and special events; share the story of sister restaurants with guests.
• Check identification up to ABC and Smith standards.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies; comply with regulations.
• Process payments and clock in/out for shifts at kiosk terminal.

Skills

Mixology

Garnishing

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Stamina

Tools

POS systems

Job description

BartenderA bartender at any of the Smith restaurants ensures that guests have an enjoyable experience by providing quality customer service. All bartenders at any Smith restaurant prioritize connecting with guests and their community, and building regulars. Bartenders work in the front of the house preparing and serving drinks and food and keeping an impeccably, well stocked bar area, including liquor room and bar walk-ins.A bartender at Smith is energetic, confident, has a strong knowledge of alcoholic beverages and time management skills. They can communicate efficiently and effectively with a diverse group of guests. Commitment, enthusiasm, integrity, humility, sense of team, and grace under pressure are required.Roles and responsibilities includePreparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patronsInteracting with customers, taking orders, and serving snacks and drinksAssessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendationsPromoting programming and special events; sharing the story of sister restaurants with their guestsChecking identification up to ABC and Smith standardsRestocking and replenishing bar inventory and suppliesComplying with all food and beverage regulationsProcessing paymentsProperly clocking in and out for shift at kiosk terminal.Ideal skills and attributesExcellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinksComputer literacyPositive attitude and excellent communication skillsAbility to keep bar organized, stocked, and impeccableAbility to multitask and move with urgency and intention in a fast-paced environmentAble to lift 20 to 50 poundsAble to stand, walk (up and down flights of stairs), reach, for 100% of work timeMove around 160 pound kegs