Bartender

TOMMYS TOMS RIVER LLC; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tommy's Tavern + Tap is seeking a bartender in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant setting. You will craft cocktails, serve guests, take orders, and contribute to a memorable dining experience. The role requires energy, strong people skills, and a team-oriented attitude.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of bartending experience, excellent communication, and a passion for hospitality. Must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 35 pounds, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and team collaboration.
• Physical stamina—ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions (bending, reaching, twisting).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and carry trays as needed.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol and non-alcohol beverages to recipe specifications for bar and restaurant guests.
• Mix ingredients to create classic and innovative cocktails.
• Verify guest identification to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
• Engage warmly with guests and take orders efficiently.
• Serve food and drinks with accuracy and enthusiasm.
• Provide thoughtful menu recommendations and detailed item descriptions.
• Remain attentive to guests’ needs with a friendly, upbeat attitude.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area and follow sanitation and safety policies.
• Work effectively and respectfully within a collaborative team environment.
• Multi-task and stay composed during high-volume shifts.

Skills

Bartending

High-volume service

Mixology

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Description

At Triple T Hospitality, our Mission is to achieve "GREATNESS". Tommy's Tavern + Tap is a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional food, and outstanding service. We take pride in delivering a memorable dining experience to our guests while fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment for our team. We believe that good isn't good enough - GREATNESS is remembered.

As a Bartender at Tommy's Tavern + Tap, you are the heartbeat of the bar experience. We're looking for energetic, outgoing individuals with a passion for people, mixology, and creating memorable moments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and know your way around a cocktail shaker, we want you on our team!

Requirements

• Exemplify the Triple T Hospitality Experience: Dedicate oneself to delivering GREAT guest service, consistently going above and beyond for both team members and guests.
• Prepare alcohol and non-alcohol beverages to recipe specifications for bar and restaurant guests.
• Mix ingredients to create classic and innovative cocktails.
• Verify guest identification to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
• Engage warmly with guests and take orders efficiently.
• Serve food and drinks with accuracy and enthusiasm.
• Provide thoughtful menu recommendations and detailed item descriptions.
• Remain attentive to guests’ needs with a friendly, upbeat attitude.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area and follow sanitation and safety policies.
• Work effectively and respectfully within a collaborative team environment.
• Multi-task and stay composed during high-volume shifts.
• Attend training sessions prior to active floor shifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and team collaboration.
• Physical stamina—ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions (bending, reaching, twisting).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and carry trays as needed.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic workplace.