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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Faubourg Weehawken Busser/Barback

  • Weehawken, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Weehawken, NJ
  • 16 hours ago

Hiring a busser and or barback for our Weehawken location. The right busser is committed to ensuring high-quality customer service and the capacity to handle the pressure of restaurant work....

Barback - Avenue

  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 2 days ago

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

Beach Bar Server- AVA Beach Bar

  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 2 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 - Applicants Must Be 18+

  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 2 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....

Bar Staff Seasonal Part-Time Sea Hear Now Music Festival

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary The Bar Staff is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic....

Snack Bar Attendant

  • High Bridge, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • High Bridge, NJ
  • 11 days ago

High Bridge Hills Golf Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Snack Shop Attendant. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused...

Bar Server (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 16 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time BAR SERVER positions. Location : Caesar's Sportsbook Bar - Union Square Events - 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757. Note: online...

Bar Back (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 16 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time BAR BACK positions. Location : Caesar's Sportsbook Bar - Union Square Events - 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ 07757. Note: online...

Liquor Store Clerk/Bar back

  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 18 days ago

un Liquor Store Clerk/Bar back Sal's Spirit Shoppe compensation: Minimum wage employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Liquor store clerk and bar back Job description: Assisting...

Bar Porter-Casino Service-Seasonal

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 30+ 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. BENEFITS INCLUDE Free Meals, Free Uniforms, Free...

Bar Back

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Position Title: Bar Back (Part-Time Seasonal) at Shoretown Ballpark Pay Range : $17.00 to $18.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

Busser/Barback

  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Our Busser/Barbacks are the right hands to our Servers and Bartenders. They ensure our dining room, bar, lobby, and service areas are clean, sanitized, stocked and visually appealing....

Veranda/Grand Lawn Barback

  • Cape May, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cape May, NJ
  • 45+ 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)....

Bar Porter- Full Time, Casino Service Bar (Caesars Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 90+ 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 Back

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description: Dave & Busters 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...

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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
35.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
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 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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