The Briad Group

Bartender

Concourse Club Rooftop Lounge

Atop the Element by Westin, Wood-Ridge, NJ

Summary of Position

You are the heart and soul of our lounge operation. You are a true artist and storyteller, and creating the craft cocktail is how you present your artistry to the world. Our calling is to create high-end, luxury cocktails with the finest worldwide sourced ingredients, and you have the passion and sophistication to bring the experience to life. 

The Concourse Club is located on the rooftop of our most innovative lifestyle hotel The Element by Westin in Wood-Ridge, NJ. The sleek stylish interior is both inviting and unique. Incredible NYC skyline views, live entertainment, and modern twist on classic cocktails, accompanied by inspired small plates. We offer our guests:

• Year round indoor/outdoor Rooftop Bar and Lounge atop The Element Hotel
• Handcrafted cocktails and locally crafted brews, collective menu inspired small plates from all around the world
• Private, catered events; serving parties from 10 to 300 guests
• Guests can enjoy our fireplaces and views of inspiring NYC skyline and Teterboro Airport
• Only rooftop bar in Wood-Ridge

As Bartender, you will

• Enhance the guests' experiences through the passion for the craft and a depth of knowledge in mixology
• Bring our luxury, unique, hand-crafted cocktails to life, with your attention to detail and excellence in execution
• Work in fast-paced environment, where you will demonstrate a genuine desire to deliver true hospitality and create authentic guest connections
• Bring your unique personality to the position and the team
• Show true teamwork by performing tasks and functions outside of your typical duties, as needed

Keys to Success - Required Experience & Skills

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 2+ years' experience as a professional bartender in a high-volume lounge, bar, or bar focused restaurant is REQUIRED
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with premium spirits and wines
• Craft cocktail experience is Preferred, but not required
• Charisma, showmanship, and the true desire to help guests enjoy their experience

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities - We promote from within!
• Competitive hourly rate PLUS tips
• Unique opportunity to be a part of a brand-new concept
• Medical for FT Associates
• 401(k)
• Vacation Time Accruals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible schedules
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Fun, Energetic Work Environment
• ...And Our AMAZING Briad Culture!!

More About Concourse Club. Handcrafted, unique cocktails are served in this upscale atmosphere on our rooftop oasis. Here, you can pair any one of our carefully crafted cocktails and wine list with inspired small plates that will amaze your taste buds. We proudly offer a large, unique, and hard to find selection of spirits that will excite the senses. We also offer an eclectic wine, champagne, and sake collection that is sure to give you something new to try.

About us. The Briad Group® is rapidly expanding to serve many hospitality needs. Our robust portfolio consists of Wendy's franchise locations, Marriott and Hilton brand hotels, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, and a growing portfolio of unique Rooftop Lounge venues atop our most innovative hotels.

Our mission. Create positive lifelong emotional connections with our teammates and our guests.

Our formula for success includes building strong leadership teams. The Briad Group® takes pride in training, developing and promoting what it considers the hospitality industry's most talented employees. 

Apply today to become a part of the Briad Hospitality Family!!

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer - All applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on sex, marital status, race, color, age, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, military reserve membership, ancestry, religion, height, weight, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap or the presence of disabilities.