FT Bartender – Roots Steakhouse, Ridgewood, NJ | Open Availability Throughout the Year | ~$30–$40+/hr Total Including Tips
About The Position
Roots Steakhouse in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is seeking experienced, friendly, energetic, and highly motivated bartenders who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is a full-time, nonseasonal position requiring open availability throughout the year. Expected total hourly compensation, including wages and tips, is approximately $35–$45 per hour. The role focuses on exceeding guest expectations through consistent, professional, and courteous service; supporting teamwork and a positive restaurant environment; and properly executing all steps of service. Bartenders are expected to maintain cleanliness and organization, apply food and beverage menu knowledge when serving guests, arrive on time in proper uniform, follow clock-in and clock-out procedures, and respond positively to guest requests. The employer offers competitive compensation, benefits for qualifying full-time employees, dining discounts, training and education programs, flexible scheduling, and other employee benefits.
Requirements
- Experience as a bartender.
- Proficiency in all aspects of fine dining service.
- Knowledge of food and beverage, with a passion for cultivating those skills.
- Confident and professional appearance.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain well-paced mobility for periods of up to 6–8 hours per shift while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Ability to carry approximately 40 pounds.
- Open availability throughout the year.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide consistent, professional, courteous service and strive to exceed guest expectations.
- Promote teamwork and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Properly execute all necessary steps of service.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization.
- Provide exemplary customer service by applying knowledge of food and beverage menus.
- Arrive on time in proper uniform and clock in and out as required.
- Respond positively to guest requests.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Dining discounts.
- Training and education programs, including Jr Sous and MIT programs, to promote career progression.
- Major holidays off.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Daily family meal.
- Optional emergency fund.
- Employee referral program.
- Paid sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
