Bartender: Part Time Fridays & Saturdays

Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC•Morris Township, NJ

About The Position

The Bartender prepares food and drink orders, serves beverages and meals to patrons in accordance with state and federal age requirements, and coordinates lounge and bar activities. The role involves taking orders, preparing drinks and food, monitoring guest service, processing payments, maintaining the bar and kitchen stations, and managing supplies and daily records. The position is part-time, with work scheduled Fridays and Saturdays.

Requirements

Three to six months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Alcohol Awareness Certification, in compliance with state regulations.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, develop alternative solutions, and use reason when handling emotional topics.
Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs and service requests.
Ability to maintain professionalism and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position.
Knowledge of and ability to appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures.
Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Ability to present and express information clearly and concisely, orally or in writing, in a manner appropriate to the audience.
Ability to meet the work schedule and arrive at work on time; schedules may vary based on business needs, and work outside regularly scheduled hours may occasionally be required.

Responsibilities

Check customers’ identification to verify age requirements for purchasing alcohol.
Present menus, answer questions, and take food and beverage orders from guests and serving staff.
Prepare drink orders, including wine, liquor, and beer.
Prepare appetizers and other food items according to recipes and standards.
Monitor seating in the lounge and bar area to ensure guests are served.
Calculate bills, accept payments, and track and balance sales receipts.
Limit problems and liability associated with excessive drinking, including discontinuing alcohol service and notifying management of potential problems.
Clean bars, work areas, tables, glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Keep the kitchen and lounge station tidy, and clean and stock the kitchen and bar at the end of each shift.
Plan, organize, and control lounge and bar operations.
Slice and pit fruit for drink garnishes.
Arrange bottles and glasses for attractive displays.
Create drink recipes.
Inventory liquor, food, supplies, and equipment weekly, and order or requisition supplies as needed.
Maintain temperature and waste logs daily.
Receive, date, and examine foodstuffs and supplies to ensure their quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
Ensure tips are reported properly for tax processing.
Perform other duties as assigned.