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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Barback

  • Harrison, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Harrison, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Keepers is an all-day eatery designed for seamless transitionsfrom morning coffee to lunch meetings, intimate dinners, and private gatherings....

Bar Porter - Service Bar (Seasonal )

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Why Bally's? Bally’s Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence, currently owning and managing 15 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New...

Bar Porter (Seasonal)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Overview Bar Porter It is the responsibility of the Bar Porter aids the Bartending staff in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness along with ample stock of glassware, condiments, beer, paper products...

Barback

  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Join our team as a Barback and be part of our vibrant and dynamic bar team....

Bar Porter - Borgata

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 6 days ago

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being...

Juice Bar Attendant- HIRING IMMEDIATELY

  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Join Our Team at The Juice Lifestyle Shop! Were on the lookout for a motivated Juice Bar Attendant to join us and start immediately. Part Time & Full Time hours available. As a Juice Bar...

Seaonsal Barback

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 7 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...

Restaurant/Bar Staff

  • Hardwick, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Hardwick, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Restaurant/Bar Staff (Sullivan County, NY) compensation: Compensation based on experience employment type: job title: Restaurant/Bar Staff Looking for professional, motivated, outgoing and reliable...

Market Table (Salad Bar) Attendant

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 11 days ago

At Fogo de Chao, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our...

Veranda/Grand Lawn Barback

  • Cape May, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Cape May, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Keep the Brown Room doors and the Service Station doors clean at all times – a magic eraser removes black scuffs Assist bar staff when needed. Retrieve requisitions (beverage, food and non-food)....

Bartender/Bar Back

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 19 days ago

un Bartender/Bar Back Bordeaux Lakewood image 1 of 4 8 America Ave compensation: Approx $20-$40 per hour. employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Bartender/Bar Back Bartender/Bar...

Bar Helper- Full Time, Casino Bar Games (Harrahs Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 19 days ago

Id : 66181, Title : Bar Helper- Full Time, Casino Bar Games (Harrah's Atlantic City), Category : Food and Beverage & Culinary, RequisitionType : Standard, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...419,...

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

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 30+ 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- Full Time, Casino Bar Games (Harrah's Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 30+ 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...

Barback

  • Cape May, NJ
  • 28 days ago
  • Cape May, NJ
  • 28 days ago

Assist bar staff when needed. Retrieve requisitions (beverage, food and non-food). Participate in the deep cleaning of the bar....

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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
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
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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