Bartender: Part Time Fridays & Saturdays

Avion Hospitality•Morristown, NJ

17h

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 includes taking and fulfilling guest orders, maintaining the bar and kitchen stations, monitoring service and customer safety, managing payments and inventory, and keeping required records. Schedules may vary based on business needs, and the role may occasionally require work outside regularly scheduled hours.

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 dealing with 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 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 express ideas and information clearly and concisely, orally or in writing, in a manner appropriate to the audience.
Ability to meet the work schedule and report to work on time.

Responsibilities

Check customers’ identification to verify age requirements for purchasing alcohol.
Present menus, answer questions, and take food and beverage orders from guests or 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.
Compute bills, accept payment, and track and balance sales receipts.
Limit problems and liability related to excessive drinking, including discontinuing alcohol service and notifying management of potential problems.
Clean bars, work areas, tables, glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Keep kitchen and lounge stations 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; and create drink recipes.
Inventory liquor, food, supplies, and equipment weekly.
Order or requisition supplies as needed.
Maintain temperature logs and waste logs daily.
Receive, date, and examine foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
Ensure tips are reported properly for tax processing.
Perform other duties as assigned.