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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Veranda/Grand Lawn Barback

  • Cape May, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Cape May, NJ
  • 2 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 (Seasonal)

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

and other necessary items needed for efficient operation within beverage outlets while performing excellent guest service....

Seasonal Barback

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 27 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 27 days ago

Why us? At Sage Hospitality Group, we're not just hiring-we're building a team of bold, forward-thinking leaders with a passion for innovation and a drive to disrupt the status quo. We're not...

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

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 45+ 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...

Seaonsal Barback

  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 60+ 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...

Market Table (Salad Bar) Attendant

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 60+ 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...

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

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 90+ 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
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cape May, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

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

Bar Back

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 60+ 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...

Bar Back (Full And Part Time)

  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ
  • 90+ 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....

Barback - Applicants Must Be 18+

  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 90+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 90+ 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...

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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
24.1%
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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