Bartender- SEASONAL

Job Description: Bartender The Food & Beverage department is responsible for providing exceptional dining experiences and food and beverage services through our restaurants, Tiki bar, and in-room dining outlets and catered events. Job Summary: The Bartender creates an enjoyable experience for our guests while providing friendly, accurate, and efficient service of beverages in a courteous and timely manner. The Bartender is responsible for the daily set-up, maintenance, and operation of the bar. Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares beverages for guests in a quick, friendly and professional manner.
• Ensures that guests are served alcohol in accordance to State and local guidelines.
• Ensures all guest contact is professional, friendly, and courteous, maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction; maintains eye contact, smiles, and engages in polite conversation if time permits.
• Maintains an attractive bar, cleaning and sanitizing shelves, mixers, blenders.
• Stocks and moves bar to location of event.
• Setting up for service before the shift starts, preparing garnishes, filling ice bins, and stocking the bar.
• Requests guest identification for the service of alcohol.
• Accurately prepares itemized checks and handles cash/credit transactions for cash bars.
• Cleans, stocks, and maintains the workstations throughout the shift.
• Performs related duties as requested by a manager at any time.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Must be able to obtain and retain an ABC License with the town of Long Branch.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years experience as a bartender required.
• Must have basic math skills. Ability to accurately process cash transactions required.
• Knowledge of Micros preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local liquor laws.
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation.
• Must be friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff verbally and in written form.
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (TIPS Training), CPR and Food Handlers certification a plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions.
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.

In accordance with New Jersey State Legislature (New Jersey Legislature Bill S2310 Sca (1R)) which requires private employers with ten (10) or more employees to include a range of pay for all advertised jobs, promotion, or transfer opportunities. This position pays 5.26/hr + any gratuity earned dependent on experience. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Ocean Place Resort & Spa

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