How to Find a Bartending Job in New Jersey
Bartenders mix and serve beverages to patrons of restaurants, bars, civic organizations and hotels. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that New Jersey communities, such as Atlantic City, boast one of the top concentrations of bartenders in the nation, as well as ranking near the top in bartender pay. Four steps will help you find a bartending job in New Jersey.
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Check local newspapers. Every New Jersey community publishes a newspaper that features employment listings in the classified advertisement section of the paper. Newspapers like the New Jersey Star-Ledger, which serves the Newark area, or the Asbury Park Press feature job listings for bartenders in both the print and online versions of their papers.
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Contact New Jersey hotels or resorts. Major New Jersey hotels with bars, restaurants or lounges, such as the Marriott Newark International Airport Hotel or the Hyatt Morristown, hire bartenders to serve their guests. Identify major hotels and resorts in and around your New Jersey community. Check their websites for bartending employment opportunities or call the hotel directly and ask to speak to the human resources department.
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Call catering companies. New Jersey caterers rely on bartenders to help serve clients at receptions, dinners and parties. Use guides like New Jersey's Gathering Guide to browse directories of caterers working across the state, such as Della Terra Catering. Contact the caterers closest to your community and inquire about employment opportunities.
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Talk to local bar or restaurant general managers. If you prefer working in an independent bar or restaurant in your New Jersey community, talk to the managers at these establishments about employment opportunities. Some local restaurants and bars will advertise job openings for bartenders, while others will rely on walk-ins or host an open call for bartenders. Visit the bars where you would like to work, and ask to speak to the manager on duty.
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