Bartender - Avenue

Xfinity Live!; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular entertainment venue in Long Branch is seeking an experienced Bartender to deliver outstanding customer service in a lively atmosphere. Responsibilities include mixing drinks, serving beverages, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Applicants should have bartending experience, knowledge of liquor, and excellent communication skills. This position compensates $6.05 per hour plus tips, with a requirement to work nights and weekends. If you thrive in a vibrant environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars.
• Knowledge of preparation methods and garnishments.
• Reading and writing abilities for taking orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide energetic customer service while maintaining professionalism.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails according to recipes.
• Accurately record payments and sales.

Skills

Bartending experience

Knowledge of liquor brands

Fluent English

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Formal bartending training

Alcohol awareness certification

Job description

Avenue is a modern answer to a blend of the Parisian brasserie & the luxurious beaches of St. Tropez, located on the private beach of Long Branch.

Bartender Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Bartender Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, etc.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $6.05 per hour plus tips.

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