Bartender

Hawksmoor - Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor Boston is opening its third US restaurant and hiring experienced bartenders to join the team at 15 Necco Street, Fort Point. You will play a key role in delivering Hawksmoor’s renowned service standards and crafting outstanding guest experiences in a high-volume bar environment.

As a Hawksmoor bartender, you will prepare cocktails, manage rounds, recommend drinks, and stay knowledgeable about the food menu to guide guest choices while maintaining a clean, organized bar and contributing

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year bartending experience in a fast-paced bar.
• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
• Ability to provide exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Hawksmoor menu drinks and classic cocktails with confidence and accuracy.
• Build rounds efficiently and ensure timely, high-quality service.
• Make knowledgeable recommendations across cocktails, spirits, wine and beer.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the food menu to guide guest choices.
• Keep back bar and bar top clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Follow Hawksmoor Steps of Service and service standards consistently.
• Handle guest feedback or quality issues with professionalism.
• Contribute ideas for menu development, events, and bar initiatives.

Skills

Bartending skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Cocktail knowledge

Food & beverage knowledge

Job description

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING!! NOW HIRING!!

Boston is one of the most beautiful and important cities in the country – rich in history, energy, and culinary excellence. We've had our eye on it for a while. So, after twenty years of building Hawksmoor in the UK, Ireland, Chicago, and New York, we've finally set our sights on opening here in fall, 2026.

In Fort Point, we've found a home that reminds us of where Hawksmoor began two decades ago – the character, community and creativity.

At 15 Necco Street (Platinum LEED-certified – a natural fit for our commitment to sustainability and our B-Corp values), we'll have space for 200+ guests, private dining and event spaces, a bar program recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Tales of the Cocktail, sweeping views across Fort Point Channel, and an outdoor terrace made for long lunches and celebratory dinners.

Work somewhere awesome:

Careers with Hawksmoor Restaurants are among the best – generous pay and benefits, award winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). Recognized as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK for fourteen years in a row and we endeavor to do the same in the US.

We're looking for experienced Bartenders to join our team and help us open our third US restaurant.

As a Hawksmoor bartender, you play a key role in the smooth and successful operation of the bar. You are responsible for consistently delivering Hawksmoor’s service standards and creating outstanding guest experiences. Working closely with the wider team, you help ensure every drink is served at its best, and every guest feels genuinely looked after. Hawksmoor is proud to be an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and lives by its values. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Guest Experience

• Prepare all Hawksmoor menu drinks & classic cocktails confidently and accurately.
• Build rounds efficiently, ensuring drinks are served promptly and at optimal quality.
• Make knowledgeable and engaging recommendations across cocktails, spirits (including whiskey), wine, and beer.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the food menu to confidently guide guest choices.
• Keep the back bar and bar top clean, organized, and visually appealing throughout service.
• Follow Hawksmoor Steps of Service and service standards consistently.
• Maintain up-to-date menu knowledge and handle guest feedback, complaints, or quality issues with confidence and professionalism.
• Actively contribute ideas for menu development, events, and bar initiatives.

Team Engagement & Culture

• Embody Hawksmoor’s values with a positive, proactive, and professional attitude.
• Seek out, welcome, and act on feedback from peers and managers.
• Support other team members during service and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Show genuine care for both the team and the overall guest experience.
• Complete End of Night shift reports accurately and on time.

Health & Safety

• Adhere to all allergy awareness, cleanliness, and food safety procedures.
• Complete all required training and consistently uphold hygiene standards.
• Follow all opening & closing checklists to maintain a safe and compliant bar environment.

Operational Standards

• Manage time effectively to support team priorities and daily operational needs.
• Understands comps, promotions, and their impact on budgets and business performance.
• Recognize how errors affect both guest experience and the wider business.
• Compile non-consumable orders for management as required.
• Understands and follow stock rotation and storage procedures.
• Actively work to reduce waste and improve efficiency behind the bar.
• Comply with lateness and absence policies.

Purpose & DEIB

• Use inclusive, respectful language and treat everyone with empathy and fairness.
• Be knowledgeable about Hawksmoor’s charity partners and sustainability goals.
• Actively follow waste and recycling initiatives.
• Understanding ingredient sourcing and the significance of Hawksmoor being a B Corporation.

Physical and Mental Demands

Mobility: Must be able to move continuously around the dining room, kitchen, and bar areas during the shift.

Lifting & Carrying: Occasionally lifts and carries trays, plates, and items weighing up to ~25 to 30 lbs.

Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with guests, kitchen staff, and management.

Cognitive: Ability to process guest requests, manage multiple tables simultaneously, and prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moderate to loud noise levels consistent with a high-volume restaurant. The pace is fast and requires multi-tasking under pressure.

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