Avenue is a modern answer to a blend of the Parisian brasserie & the luxurious beaches of St. Tropez, located on the private beach of Long Branch. Bartender Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism. • Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service. • Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service. • Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests. • Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe. • Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer. • Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests. • Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests. • Complete all side work as assigned. • Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items. • Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption. • Present and encourage current promotions to guests. • Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest. • Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures. Bartender Qualifications • At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs. • Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments. • Formal bartending training preferred. • Must meet state legal age requirements. • Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred. • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors. • Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency. • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc. • Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently. • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The Bartender position requires the ability to perform the following: • Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, ect.). • Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely. • Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely. • Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling. Compensation: The compensation for this position is $6.05 per hour plus tips.