Full-Time Bartender – Dinky Bar & Kitchen | Princeton, NJ | Open Availability Year-Round | Estimated $30–$40+/hr Including Tips

Roots Princeton LLC; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Career progression programs

Daily family meal

Dining discount

Emergency fund

Employee referral program

Holidays closed

Job summary

The Dinky Bar and Kitchen in Princeton, NJ is seeking a skilled bartender to deliver exceptional service in a lively, fine-dining setting. You will craft cocktails, suggest pairings, and ensure guests enjoy a memorable dining experience.

Ideal candidates are passionate about food and beverage, maintain high cleanliness standards, and thrive in a collaborative team. Prior bartending experience with craft beers is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in all aspects of fine dining service.
• Passion for food and beverage and a desire to cultivate this skill.
• Displays a confident and professional appearance.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest quality service to guests in a lively, fine-dining environment.
• Work on time, in proper uniform, and punch in/out as required.
• Promote teamwork and create a positive work atmosphere.
• Execute all steps of service correctly and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
• Apply knowledge of food and beverage menus to assist guests.
• Respond positively to guest requests.

Skills

Fine dining service

Passion for food & beverage

Professional appearance

Attention to detail

Stamina

Lifting 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

THE DINKY BAR AND KITCHEN, is a local, popular restaurant located in the Princeton area! We specialize in a rotating seasonal menu, craft beer by our very own Trap Rock brewery, and offer an exclusive cocktail list.

Our menu includes a mouth-watering selection of snacks, small plates, sushi and desserts. The environment is lively, fun and everyone ALWAYS wears a smile!

Our ideal bartender will instill the Harvest way by always going above and beyond to satisfy our customers and create a dining experience like no other.

Our locations take pride in exceeding our customers’ expectations from the moment they walk in our doors and every member of the Harvest family partakes in this.

General bartender priorities and responsibilities

• To always provide the highest quality service to guests, by instilling the Harvest Way.
• To report to work on time and in proper uniform, always punching in and out as required of all employees.
• To promote teamwork within the restaurant, creating a positive work environment.
• To properly execute all necessary steps of service.
• Always ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
• To provide exemplary service to all guests by applying knowledge of service and the food and beverage menus.
• Respond positively to any guest’s requests.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits offered (at 30 hr. / week)
• Career Progression Programs
• Daily Family Meal
• Dining Discount
• Optional Emergency Fund
• Employee Referral Program
• Holiday Closings - Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 4th of July.
• Training Programs
• Flexible Scheduling

Requirements

• Proficient in all aspects of fine dining service is preferred
• Knowledge of food and beverage as well as a passion to cultivate this skill.
• Displays a confident and professional appearance
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• High School Diploma preferred
• Can stand/move for periods of time, 6-8 hours per shift
• Can lift up to 30lbs