Restaurant Bartender

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Newark, NJ is seeking passionate bartenders who thrive in a fast-paced environment and love brightening guests' days with outstanding service. You will craft traditional and creative cocktails, handle payments, balance cash, and build rapport with regulars.

Role requires staying energized for evenings and weekends, knowledge of alcohol laws, and a professional appearance. Join a team that values guest satisfaction and collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience bartending and crafting cocktails.
• Ability to process payments and balance cash.
• Knowledge of local alcohol laws and responsible service.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move supplies.
• Evening and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Wow guests by anticipating needs and going the extra mile.
• Set up and execute events flawlessly.
• Collaborate with 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 open to constructive feedback and growth.
• Aim for exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
• Stand for long periods (5 hours or more) during shifts.

Skills

Mixology

Cash handling

Customer service

Upselling

Inventory control

Policy enforcement

Stand/walk long hours

Evening & weekend availability

Alcohol laws knowledge

Flavor pairing knowledge

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
• Most 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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