Bartender

Hook-; Village of Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Hook & Reel is seeking experienced bartenders to join our team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You will prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensure guest satisfaction, verify IDs, and maintain a clean bar area.

The role emphasizes product knowledge, strong communication, and reliable attendance. Competitive hourly wage with tips and flexible schedules are offered to support a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and classic cocktails.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and standards.
• Provide friendly, attentive, and professional service.
• Verify guest age and identification per laws.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organization.
• Process orders through the POS system.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and promote responsible service.
• Restock liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
• Assist servers with beverage orders and support operations.
• Complete opening/closing and side duties.
• Follow food safety and company policies.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Alcohol knowledge

Team-oriented

Reliable attendance

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Summary

Hook & Reel is seeking experienced, energetic, and guest-focused Bartenders to join our team. The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, providing exceptional guest service, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, and ensuring compliance with all alcohol service laws and company policies. Successful candidates will have strong product knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to company recipes and standards.
• Provide friendly, attentive, and professional service to all guests.
• Verify guest age and identification in accordance with state and local alcohol laws.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, equipment, and supplies.
• Process guest orders accurately through the POS system.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and promote responsible alcohol service.
• Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, and bar supplies.
• Maintain accurate cash handling and payment processing procedures.
• Assist servers with beverage orders and support overall restaurant operations.
• Complete opening, closing, and side work duties as assigned.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company policies.

Job Requirements

• Must meet the minimum legal age requirement to serve alcohol in the applicable state.
• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and classic cocktails.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Responsible alcohol service certification preferred or required based on local regulations.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Fun, team-oriented work environment.
• Employee dining discounts where applicable.

Join Hook & Reel and help create an outstanding bar experience that keeps guests coming back for great drinks, great food, and great hospitality.

Hook & Reel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.