Craft Cocktail Maestro & Guest Experience Lead

Porta Montclair; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Restaurants in Montclair seeks a bartender to ensure guests have an enjoyable experience by delivering high-quality service and crafting drinks. You will work at the bar, engage with guests, and maintain a spotless, well-stocked space while handling payments and shift-time procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong mixology knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Some lifting and movement are required on shift.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to mix, garnish, and serve drinks with accuracy and speed.
• Strong customer service focus and guest engagement skills.
• Clear communication and ability to interact with a diverse guest base.
• Efficient time management to handle busy shifts and maintain service quality.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced bar environment while staying organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and guests.
• Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks.
• Assess guests’ needs, make product recommendations, and upsell when appropriate.
• Promote programming and events; share the Smith story with guests.
• Check IDs to Smith and ABC standards; ensure responsible service.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
• Process payments and clock in/out using the kiosk terminal.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Mobility

Team player

Lifting capacity

Job description

Smith Restaurants in Montclair seeks a bartender to ensure guests have an enjoyable experience by delivering high-quality service and crafting drinks. You will work at the bar, engage with guests, and maintain a spotless, well-stocked space while handling payments and shift-time procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong mixology knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Some lifting and movement are required on shift.