Bartender

Dufry Careers; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 7,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

401(k) match

Employee assistance

Training & growth

Referral bonus

Job summary

HMSHost at Newark Airport is seeking an experienced Bartender to greet guests, take drink and food orders, and prepare cocktails following recipes. You will also serve beer and other beverages, handle payments, and ensure a clean, well-stocked bar throughout shifts.

The role requires at least 1 year of bartending in a high-volume setting, plus knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and strong customer-service skills. This is a non-exempt position with potential growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages.
• At least 1 year of bartending experience, high volume or fast casual preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits and their preparation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders and upsell where appropriate.
• Mix beverages following recipes and serve beverages and food.
• Handle payments and operate cash registers per policy.
• Maintain clean, stocked bar and comply with safety procedures.
• Communicate ticket times and issues to management and servers.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

Alcohol knowledge

Communication

Upselling

Tools

POS / Cash register

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location:Newark Airport F&B Term B
Advertised Compensation:$4.80to $6.87

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Summary:

The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink/food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending up local requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to “up-sell” products
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
• Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well stocked bar

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment :

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members withoutregard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

Nearest Major Market: Newark
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City