Bartender- SEASONAL

About the position

The Food & Beverage department is responsible for providing exceptional dining experiences and food and beverage services through our restaurants, Tiki bar, and in-room dining outlets and catered events. The Bartender creates an enjoyable experience for our guests while providing friendly, accurate, and efficient service of beverages in a courteous and timely manner. The Bartender is responsible for the daily set-up, maintenance, and operation of the bar.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beverages for guests in a quick, friendly and professional manner.
• Ensures that guests are served alcohol in accordance to State and local guidelines.
• Ensures all guest contact is professional, friendly, and courteous, maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction; maintains eye contact, smiles, and engages in polite conversation if time permits.
• Maintains an attractive bar, cleaning and sanitizing shelves, mixers, blenders.
• Stocks and moves bar to location of event.
• Setting up for service before the shift starts, preparing garnishes, filling ice bins, and stocking the bar.
• Requests guest identification for the service of alcohol.
• Accurately prepares itemized checks and handles cash/credit transactions for cash bars.
• Cleans, stocks, and maintains the workstations throughout the shift.
• Performs related duties as requested by a manager at any time.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Must be able to obtain and retain an ABC License with the town of Long Branch.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years experience as a bartender required.
• Must have basic math skills. Ability to accurately process cash transactions required.
• Knowledge of Micros preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local liquor laws.
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation.
• Must be friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff verbally and in written form.

Nice-to-haves

• Alcohol Awareness Certification (TIPS Training), CPR and Food Handlers certification a plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• This position pays 5.26/hr + any gratuity earned dependent on experience.