Bartender 03 INT 6953

Coast Guard Exchange•Cape May, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages at the MWR Cape May Harborview Bar. The role prepares mixed drinks using appropriate premixes and garnishes, serves patrons directly or delivers drinks to wait staff, and handles payments and cash-register transactions. The bartender may also prepare cash-accountability documentation. The position sets up and stocks the bar, maintains adequate supplies and an orderly storeroom and work area, and keeps the bar, equipment, glassware, and utensils clean and sanitary. The bartender stocks service bars and assists higher-level bartenders as needed. Required alcohol-service training must be completed before work begins, with documented local refresher training annually. The employee identifies and responds to unruly or apparently intoxicated patrons, following established procedures or seeking assistance. The role also requires compliance with safety standards and reporting workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illness, and property damage. Other duties may be assigned.

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 to 10 pounds, push and pull 10 to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift up to and over 40 pounds.
Must meet the applicable 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

Mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, selecting appropriate premixes and garnishes.
Serve patrons directly or deliver beverages to wait staff.
Receive payments, operate the cash register, and make and return change.
Prepare documentation for cash-fund accountability when required.
Set up the bar for operation and maintain adequate stock.
Arrange the storeroom and work area for easy access to stock; keep the work area neat and clean.
Wash bar equipment, glassware, and utensils according to sanitation procedures.
Stock service bars and assist higher-level bartenders as required.
Complete alcohol-service training before starting work and complete and document annual local refresher training.
Identify unruly or apparently intoxicated patrons and resolve the situation or seek assistance in accordance with established procedures.
Follow safety regulations and standards, use required safety equipment, and observe safe work procedures.
Promptly report workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illness, and property damage resulting from workplace mishaps.
Perform other duties as assigned.