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Doherty Enterprises

Runs multi-brand restaurant franchises and original concepts

Bartender

Full-TimeDeadline 12/29/27
No salary listed
Entry
Hackensack, NJ, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Adhere to laws regarding the responsible service of alcohol.
  • Lift 15–20 pounds.
  • Maintain a high level of energy and efficiency during shifts lasting up to 8 hours.
Responsibilities
  • Serve patrons courteously, swiftly, and efficiently while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic demeanor.
  • Follow guidelines for the legal and responsible service of alcohol.
  • Take orders and engage in suggestive selling.
  • Craft drinks according to specific recipes.
  • Accurately receive money and give back change.
  • Remain accountable for all cash managed at the register during the shift.
  • Count down the cash drawer at the end of the shift to ensure all totals are accurate.

About the company

Doherty Enterprises runs restaurant locations and develops original dining concepts for guests across casual, fast-casual and specialty dining. Its teams manage kitchens and guest service at restaurant locations, while original concepts use menus and formats developed in-house. Guests purchase meals for dine-in, takeout and delivery through its restaurants and ordering channels, the core sales model across its food-service operations. The portfolio spans neighborhood grills, bakery cafes, quick-service burgers, Mexican dishes, Japanese ramen and Irish pub fare. Founded in 1985 with a group of Roy Rogers restaurants, Doherty Enterprises is headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Allendale, NJ

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Shared-brand openings add staff: Doherty's first Applebee's/IHOP east of the Mississippi opened in March 2026 with a larger team.
  • Queens expansion includes planned hiring: Doherty announced a Corona Wendy's for July 2026 and said it would create jobs.
  • Employees fund hardship support: by July 2026, WOW A Friend reported helping over 4,200 people with over $5.7 million.

What critics are saying

  • One worker flags limited hours: an April 2026 review reports low labor hours and turnover, without establishing company-wide conditions.
  • Marketing includes substantial field work: Doherty's Allendale manager role requires 50-75% field time and occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Franchisors control key brands: Doherty operates Applebee's and Panera under partner-brand rights.

What makes Doherty Enterprises unique

  • Original concepts give kitchens menu-development work: Doherty's Spuntino creates seasonal Italian small plates with nearby farms.
  • The operating footprint is concentrated: Doherty's restaurants cluster in New Jersey and New York.
  • The portfolio reaches beyond dining: Doherty operates Sola Salon Studios as a franchisee.

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