Bartender

HHG; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HHG in New Jersey is seeking a Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service and a warm guest experience. You will craft cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks to brand standards while maintaining a lively bar atmosphere.

You will greet guests, take orders, and suggest pairings; ensure accuracy, monitor intoxication, follow safety guidelines; support the floor and maintain bar inventory, cleanliness, and cash handling.

Qualifications

• Bartending experience in a high-volume or upscale venue preferred.
• Knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, beer, and mixology.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude with a focus on guest hospitality and teamwork.
• Must meet the legal age requirements to serve alcohol in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide a welcoming bar experience.
• Take drink and food orders accurately and serve promptly.
• Recommend cocktails, wine, beer, and food pairings.
• Mix, garnish, and serve drinks per recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, appearance, and portions.
• Develop seasonal cocktails and specials with management.
• Set up and break down the bar daily; maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain par levels for alcohol and communicate reorder needs.
• Handle cash and daily sales reconciliation.
• Support servers by preparing drinks during service.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktail knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Age eligibility NJ

Job description

Summary

The Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional beverage service while delivering a warm and memorable guest experience. This role combines craftsmanship, hospitality, and efficiency, ensuring cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are prepared consistently to brand standards while fostering a lively, welcoming bar atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Service & Hospitality

• Greet guests promptly, providing a welcoming and engaging bar experience.
• Take drink and food orders accurately, ensuring timely and professional service.
• Make recommendations on cocktails, wine, beer, and food pairings to enhance the guest experience.
• Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly to requests, and resolve concerns with professionalism.

Beverage Preparation & Execution

• Mix, garnish, and serve drinks according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, appearance, and portion across all beverages.
• Develop and introduce seasonal cocktails and specials in collaboration with management.
• Monitor guest intoxication levels and adhere to all responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Contribute to and participate in events, beverage programs, promotions and other activities as directed by supervisor.

Operations & Teamwork

• Set up and break down the bar daily, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for service. Using open/close and cleaning checklist.
• Maintain par levels for liquor, beer, wine, and mixers; communicate ordering needs to management.
• Maintain appropriate levels of garnish while reducing waste.
• Accurately handle cash, credit card transactions, and reconcile daily sales.
• Support servers and FOH team by preparing drinks efficiently during service.

Quality, Compliance & Standards

• Follow all state and local alcohol laws, including verifying guest IDs.
• Adhere to company standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety.
• Participate in bar inventory counts and contribute to cost-control goals.
• Maintain bar equipment and tools, reporting repair or replacement needs promptly.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending experience in a high-volume or upscale restaurant/bar strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, beer, and mixology techniques.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude with a focus on guest hospitality and teamwork.
• Must meet the legal age requirements to serve alcohol in New Jersey.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and work on feet for long periods.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• We promote a culture of respect, professionalism, and teamwork, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination from employees, vendors, or guests.
• Maintain par levels for liquor, beer, wine, and mixers; communicate ordering needs to management.
• Maintain appropriate levels of garnish while reducing waste.
• Accurately handle cash, credit card transactions, and reconcile daily sales.
• Support servers and FOH team by preparing drinks efficiently during service.