Steakhouse Bartender

Job Summary
New Steakhouse at The Union Hotel Flemington:

Steakhouse Restaurant Bartender

Reports to:  General Manager, Jersey Prime Management Staff

Position Summary

The Jersey Prime Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional food and beverage service to guests in a high-end steakhouse environment. This role requires expert knowledge of classic cocktails, premium spirits, wine, and beer, as well as the ability to create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere at the bar. If you’re ready to shake, stir, and serve up unforgettable moments, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Service:

• Stay Guest-Focused: Work closely with your management team to stay connected to guest feedback.
• Seek out every opportunity to enhance the guest experience and build a community of loyal regulars.
• Recommend drink pairings to complement steakhouse menu items.
• Engage guests with knowledge of spirits, wine lists, and specialty cocktails.
• Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, presentation, and quality.
• Create seasonal or signature cocktails as directed by management.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies.
• Handle cash and process transactions accurately.

Compliance & Safety:

• Adhere to all state and local liquor laws and company policies.
• Practice responsible alcohol service and monitor guest consumption.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume or upscale restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and cocktail preparation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with craft cocktails and mixology trends.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS or equivalent) preferred.

Working Conditions:

• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• · Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• · Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50