Bartender 03 INT 6953

Coast Guard Exchange•Cape May, NJ

6d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages at the MWR Cape May Harborview Bar in Cape May, New Jersey. The position is intermittent, with a work schedule of 0–19 hours per week, and pays $18.79 per hour. The bartender prepares drinks using appropriate premixes and garnishes, serves patrons or delivers beverages to wait staff, processes payments, operates a cash register, and may prepare cash-accountability documentation. The role includes setting up and maintaining the bar and work areas, monitoring stock, washing equipment and glassware in accordance with sanitation procedures, and supporting higher-level bartenders. The employee must complete alcohol-service training before starting work and complete documented local refresher training annually. The bartender is expected to respond to unruly or apparently intoxicated patrons according to established procedures and follow workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

Experience mixing alcoholic beverages for retail sale, or completion of a bartender’s training school in place of the required experience.
Experience recognizing intoxicated or unruly patrons and resolving the problem or seeking assistance.
Experience following proper cash-handling procedures.
Ability to stoop, stand, and walk for long periods.
Physical ability to frequently lift 5–10 pounds, push and pull 10–20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.
Meet the appropriate minimum age requirement for working with and/or serving alcoholic beverages.
Working knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a bartender.

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of alcoholic beverages using appropriate premixes and garnishes; serve patrons directly or deliver drinks to wait staff.
Receive payments, operate a cash register, make and return change, and, when required, prepare cash-fund accountability documentation.
Set up the bar for operation and maintain a presentable, sanitary, neat, and clean work area.
Maintain adequate stock levels and organize the storeroom and work area for easy access to stock.
Wash bar equipment, glassware, and utensils using proper sanitation procedures.
Stock service bars and assist higher-level bartenders as required.
Complete alcohol-beverage service training before starting work and documented local refresher training annually.
Identify unruly or apparently intoxicated patrons and resolve the situation or seek assistance according to established procedures.
Follow safety regulations and standards, use required safety equipment, observe safe work procedures, and promptly report hazards, injuries, occupational illness, and property damage to the immediate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.