Bartender

Bayonne, NJ, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $6.25

Benefits

full benefits

opportunities for career growth

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job Description

SSP America is a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations worldwide, specializing in delivering high-quality dining options to millions of travelers every day. The company partners with some of the world's most iconic brands to operate a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and quick-service outlets in airports, train stations, and other transit hubs. With a commitment to exceptional guest experience, SSP America focuses on offering its employees a dynamic and fulfilling work environment that champions professional growth, inclusivity, and work-life balance. As part of its employee-oriented culture, SSP America offers full-time positions with full benefits and opportunities for career advancement within a fast-paced and exciting industry.

One of the key roles at SSP America is that of a Bartender. Bartenders at SSP America not only serve hand-crafted beverages but also engage meaningfully with guests to provide an outstanding customer experience. This role suits candidates who are passionate about the beverage industry and have a flair for mixology, along with the ability to work quickly and accurately. The bartender position offers competitive pay starting at $6.25 per hour plus tips, ensuring that employees are fairly compensated for their skills and the fast pace of the work.

Bartenders at SSP America stay current with trends in alcoholic beverages and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail when preparing drinks. Working in a fast-paced environment requires excellent multitasking skills, customer service expertise, and the ability to maintain composure during busy periods. This role involves greeting guests promptly and courteously, following standardized recipes to mix and present drinks, accurately handling cash transactions, and maintaining proper bar setup and cleanliness. Bartenders are also responsible for daily stocking and storage of perishable garnishes and juices to ensure high product quality.

The position demands strict adherence to all State, Federal, and Corporate regulations regarding the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, including measures to prevent the service of alcohol to minors and intoxicated guests. In addition to drink preparation and service, bartenders perform general cleaning and other assigned duties to uphold health and safety standards. The comprehensive nature of the bartender role at SSP America makes it ideal for candidates seeking a challenging yet rewarding career in the hospitality and food services industry, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

One year bartending experience required
valid certification from state, federal, or local training program
knowledge of food and beverage preparation
verbal and written English proficiency
basic math skills
required food handlers and alcoholic beverage servers permit
necessary brand certifications
ability to promote menu items effectively

Job Qualifications

One year bartending experience required, including certification by state, federal, or local required training program
basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages
verbal and written English language
ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders
basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand weights and measurements
food handlers and alcoholic beverage servers permit as required by law
brand certification as required
ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items

Job Duties

Greet guests in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner
use recipes and practice portion control to mix, garnish, and present drinks
input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed
maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar at all times
responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
must adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests at all times
perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
other duties as assigned