Restaurant Bartender

The Crescent Hotels Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crescent Hotels Group in Newark, NJ is seeking energetic bartenders to join our fast-paced team. You will craft traditional and creative cocktails and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

You will handle payments, balance cash receipts, open tabs, and maintain bar inventory while enforcing alcohol policies.

If you enjoy flavor pairings, excellent service, and teamwork across hotel departments, we want to hear from you and welcome you to our hospitality family.

Qualifications

• Mix traditional and creative cocktails.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding alcohol.
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness.
• Ability to record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits.
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding alcohol consumption.
• Understanding of flavor pairings and mixology concepts.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Mix traditional and creative cocktails.
• Process payments from customers.
• Clean glasses and bar utensils.
• Open and maintain tabs during shifts.
• Balance cash receipts and prepare deposits.
• Build rapport with regular guests to promote a positive atmosphere.
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper stock levels.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Cash handling

Laws & regulations

Creativity

Communication

Inventory management

Job description

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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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts