Bartender

Bass Pro Shops • Sayreville, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bartender prepares customer and server drink orders promptly and according to established guidelines while maintaining bar cleanliness standards. The role supports a high-quality dining experience through attentive guest service, knowledge of bar systems and beverage offerings, accurate order processing, and responsible alcohol service. The position works under general supervision using established procedures, with occasional independent judgment to complete assignments and make recommendations about work procedures, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of experience working as a barista, bartender, and/or in food preparation.
• Experience in and passion for customer service.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work as a team player.
• Flexibility and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to consistently prepare quality beverages according to shop standards.
• Ability to perform required cash-register tasks.
• Ability to learn menus and communicate food and beverage offerings.
• Ability to keep service areas clean and clear.
• Ability to perform correct POS transactions, closing duties, and accounting procedures as required.
• Ability and willingness to obey local, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to memorize and become knowledgeable about menu items.

Responsibilities

• Support world-class guest service and ensure restaurant patrons have a pleasant dining experience.
• Serve as the location’s expert on bar systems, recipes, procedures, and the liquor, wine, and beer served.
• Complete all required training.
• Greet bar guests promptly and use suggestive selling techniques.
• Record beverage orders, enter them into the computer system, prepare drinks according to established guidelines, and deliver them to guests.
• Monitor guests’ drinks and anticipate requests for additional beverages.
• Collect payments, follow guest-check accountability procedures, maintain a balanced bar drawer, and complete tip declarations.
• Prepare and complete orders for servers.
• Wash bar service ware; set up, clean, stock, and maintain the bar area and bar cooler.
• Perform server responsibilities as needed and handle to-go and associate food orders.
• Perform inventory activities as scheduled.
• Verify that guests are legally able to purchase and consume alcohol, and follow procedures to prevent overconsumption.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED