Bar Staff Jobs in Montclair, NJ

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 Back

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

craft cocktails, great music, and good vibes....

Experienced Barback needed for Cool Harlem Venue

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

What Were Looking For: Experience: At least 2 years of barback or equivalent experience in a high-volume restaurant setting is required....

Barback Part-Time Brooklyn Steel

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Position Summary The Barback assists bartenders in maintaining a well-stocked, clean, and efficient bar....

Barback/Dish/Delivery

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Upper East side bar looking for part time bar back/ dish / delivery Please send your resume/experience and availability and I will call you to talk about the job. Thanks! Busco bar Upper East Side...

Bar Back

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: BAR BACK Pay Range: $22.90 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1454047. The...

Barback for busy neighborhood bar & restaurant

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Busy Irish pub seeking responsible & experienced barback....

Izzy Rose/Weekend Barback Needed/Open Call Monday August 25th 12-4PM

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

(Saturdays 25% split with another barback) Please come in person with a resume, prepared to return and work through the evening if chosen. The early bird gets the worm....

Guest Services (Breakfast + Mini Bar) Attendant

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

This role is a mix of front desk guest services plus support for breakfast service and in-room mini bar operations....

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal...

Bar Back

  • Brooklyn, NY (15 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (15 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: BAR BACK Pay Range : $22.90 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1454047. The advertised program...

Cocktail Bar Seeking Barbacks

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Barback duties include: - Bar setup and breakdown - Juicing - Prepping fruits, infusions, syrups - Support bar staff through shift (refilling and replacing bottles, juices, garnishes) - Glass washing...

Server / bar Server

  • Saddle Brook, NJ (8 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ (8 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Server / bar Server (Saddle brook) compensation: Hourly plus PT Weekends Good Customer Service 6pm- 11 pm post id: ... updated: [ ]

Concession & Bar Attendant - Peak New York

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Located at Hudson Yards, Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, offering unmatched views of New York City from 1,100 feet in the air. As part of the Tao Group Hospitality...

Bar Server (Full Time)

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Restaurant Associates We have an opening for a full time BAR SERVER position. Location: Sony - 25 Madison Avenue 28th Floor, New York, NY 10010 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule:...

Barback

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Montclair, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

During barback shifts, position pays $15 per hour plus tips....

Demographic Data for Montclair, NJ

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Montclair, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bar Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs in Montclair, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
4.4%
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 Montclair, NJ
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%



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