Bar Staff Jobs in New Jersey

A Bar Staffer, also known as a bartender, plays a crucial role in the hospitality service industry. They are responsible for creating, mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, controlling stocks and ordering supplies, and providing excellent customer service. They often engage with customers, providing recommendations and ensuring satisfaction with their service. These professionals may also handle cash transactions, enforce liquor laws and health regulations, and manage any issues or complaints related to the bar service.

Essential skills for a Bar Staffer include excellent customer service skills, strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and physical stamina, as they spend most of their shift on their feet. Knowledge of mixology and cocktail preparation is also crucial. Additionally, certifications in food and beverage safety training and alcohol awareness programs, like the ServSafe Alcohol certification, are typically required. Prior to becoming a Bar Staffer, a person may have roles such as a Bar Back or Bar Assistant, where they support bartenders and learn the ropes of the profession. They may also start as a Wait Staff or Server in a restaurant, gaining customer service experience and knowledge of the food and beverage industry.

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Bar Porter-Casino Service-Seasonal

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Overview The Bar porter is responsible to maintain a high standard of customer service while ensuring the assigned bar is stocked and clean. Responsibilities Cleans bar area, including bar tops,...

Bar Porter- Seasonal, Casino Service Bar (Caesars Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Consistently demonstrates superior customer service skills by displaying outlined service behaviors. Maintains an upbeat and positive attitude, creates positive energy with...

Bar Helper- Seasonal,Casino Bar Games (Harrah's Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Understands and responds to internal guests needs. Communicates in a friendly, respectful and understandable manner. Politely gives consistent, timely and accurate information...

Bar Porter Svc Casino Svc

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Assists service bartenders keeping bar stocked with ice, beer, glasses and drink garnishments. Maintains cleanliness in bar areas. Receives and delivers liquor requisitions and...

HIRING BAR BACKS (CASH PAY) (46 Lounge Totowa NJ)

  • Totowa, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ
  • 2 days ago

HIRING BAR BACKS (CASH PAY)** (46 Lounge Totowa NJ) Nights available are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and some Sundays for Special Events Shift is from: 8pm till Closing 3:00am BAR BACK - $60 PER...

Bar Back (Full And Part Time)

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 6 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full and part time BAR BACK positions. Location : Monmouth Park - Shake Shack - 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757 Note: online applications accepted only....

Lounge Barback

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring Lounge BarBack (Full-time / Part-time) Pay: $15.49 We are looking for people that have a passion to serve others!...

Seasonal Mini Bar Attendant

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Why us? At Sage Hospitality Group, we look for innovative leaders, with an eye for disruption. Never looking for someone just looking for a job, we are looking for the power players, the people...

Dining Room and Bar Attendant

  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Pier Corp dba Beachcomber Dining Room and Bar Attendant in Seaside Heights , New Jersey Pier Corp Trading As Beachcomber 100 Ocean Terrace Seaside Heights, New Jersey 08751 3 Dining Room and Bar...

Bar Back

  • NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: Dave & Buster's is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or...

Barback - Applicants Must Be 18+

  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for an efficient barback who can work well with other staff members to ensure that our guests receive prompt and seamless service....

The Shannon Rose Bar Back

  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

Position & Perks As the bartenders extra set of hands, your job as bar-back is to support anything and everything behind the bar. Youll be responsible for maintaining stock, assisting during...

Restaurant Barback

  • Avalon, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Avalon, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

The Restaurant Barback is responsible for keeping bartenders supplied with ice, mixers, liquor and beer as well as clean glassware....

Beach Bar Server- Surfside Beach Bar

  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Beach Bar Server Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner. Serve cocktails and/or menu items to bar...

Barback - Avenue

  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Barback Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism....

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bar Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs in New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
4.3%
Some College
4.2%
Some High School
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bar Staffs in New Jersey
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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