Bartender
Residence Inn Jersey City
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Bartender at the Residence Inn Jersey City will be responsible for the maintenance and operations of the bar, all of the beverages in the hotel including cocktails, preparation of the cocktail and drink list, cleaning, maintaining the correct stock levels, stock take, as well as assisting with the prevention of vermin and fruit flies.
The Bartender has to take ownership and “own the bar”. This includes taking responsibility of the bar and sharing knowledge with the team, in order to be able to work alongside another colleagues when need be.
The Bartender is responsible to go out to the tables in the lounging areas to both take and serve the orders if able. In order for the the Residence Inn Jersey City bar to become a destination, the Bartender has to be able to reach out to the local community, neighbors, and hotel guests. This position acts as a welcoming host, always on the ball, an extrovert, a mixologist, research drinks and consistently come up with new drinks.
The Bartender is responsible to ensure that all areas of the bar including bar surfaces, beverage room and ice machine, and the hotel lobby is immaculate. Cleanliness applies to work surfaces, floors, fridges, pumps, taps, sparkling glassware, drinks back display and more.
Training of all colleagues must take place on a monthly basis, ensuring that they are 100% cross trained.
Requirements/Skills
The Bartender has to take ownership and “own the bar”. This includes taking responsibility of the bar and sharing knowledge with the team, in order to be able to work alongside another colleagues when need be.
The Bartender is responsible to go out to the tables in the lounging areas to both take and serve the orders if able. In order for the the Residence Inn Jersey City bar to become a destination, the Bartender has to be able to reach out to the local community, neighbors, and hotel guests. This position acts as a welcoming host, always on the ball, an extrovert, a mixologist, research drinks and consistently come up with new drinks.
The Bartender is responsible to ensure that all areas of the bar including bar surfaces, beverage room and ice machine, and the hotel lobby is immaculate. Cleanliness applies to work surfaces, floors, fridges, pumps, taps, sparkling glassware, drinks back display and more.
Training of all colleagues must take place on a monthly basis, ensuring that they are 100% cross trained.
Requirements/Skills
- Strong verbal and written English skills, with Spanish a plus.
- Dress appropriately for the job with the required attire and/or uniform and maintain proper personal hygiene. Refer to Employee Handbook for more information.
- Work independently with general supervision; learn and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies and apply them to specific cases with good judgment.
- Perform analytical studies and draw sound conclusions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
- Have knowledge and skills of generally accepted bartending principles, hotel policies and procedures.
- Be able to lift approximately 30 lbs of supplies, utensils/glassware, etc when needed.
- Must possess knowledge of wine, spirits, and food.
- Be able to work Holidays, 6th days, and overtime. All overtime to be approved prior to being incurred by Head of Department with written notice.