Restaurant Bartender

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Newark, NJ seeks passionate bartenders who thrive in a fast-paced hotel setting and love brightening guests' days with outstanding service. You will mix traditional and creative cocktails, manage payments, balance cash, and keep the bar stocked and organized while building rapport with regular guests.

This role requires knowledge of mixology and applicable laws, weekend/evening availability, and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Mix traditional and creative cocktails.
• Process payments from customers.
• Record and balance cash receipts; prepare deposits.
• Open and maintain tabs during shifts.
• Enforce alcohol policies.
• Maintain inventory and clean glasses.
• Stand and walk for long periods; evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of mixology and flavor pairings.
• Excellent guest service and social perceptiveness.
• Understand laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails to guests.
• Handle payments and balance cash.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and inventory.
• Build rapport with regular guests.
• Suggest drinks based on tastes and preferences.
• Greet guests and ensure outstanding guest experience.
• Comply with laws and company policies.
• Work evenings and weekends.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

Seeking passionate people persons to join our team as Bartenders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love to brighten someone's day by providing an outstanding guest experience, we want to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Mix traditional and creative cocktails
• Process payment from customers
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to work the evenings and weekends

How to Succeed:

• "Wow" guests by anticipating their needs and going the extra mile
• Take pride in setting up and executing events flawlessly
• Collaborate with fellow team members and other hotel departments to promote a positive work environment
• Follow instructions quickly and carefully
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and appearance
• Help ensure adherence to all policies and procedures
• Be willing to accept constructive feedback and use it as a tool for growth
• Always aim for exceptional guest service and satisfaction
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (5 hours or more per day)

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