Bartender

Hawksmoor - US; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor is opening its third US restaurant in Boston and seeks experienced bartenders to join the team. You will deliver Hawksmoor service standards, craft exceptional drinks, and engage guests with knowledge and warmth.

Colleagues work together to maintain a high-energy bar, support daily operations, and contribute to menu ideas while upholding sustainability and inclusivity values that Hawksmoor embodies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a bartender in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Ability to confidently prepare Hawksmoor menu drinks and classic cocktails.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and beer with enthusiastic guest service.
• Excellent teamwork and communication under fast-paced service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Hawksmoor menu drinks and classic cocktails confidently and accurately.
• Build rounds efficiently, ensuring drinks are served promptly and at optimal quality.
• Make knowledgeable recommendations across cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Maintain the back bar and bar top clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Follow Hawksmoor steps of service and service standards consistently.
• Handle guest feedback, complaints, or quality issues with confidence and professionalism.
• Actively contribute ideas for menu development, events, and bar initiatives.

Job description

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 HawksmoorBartender, youplay a key role in the smooth and successful operation of the bar.Youare responsible forconsistentlydeliveringHawksmoor’s servicestandardsand creating outstanding guest experiences. Working closely with the wider team, you help ensure every drink is served at itsbest,and every guest feels genuinely looked after.Hawksmoor isproud tobean inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and lives by its values.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

GuestExperience

• · Prepareall Hawksmoormenu drinks & classic cocktailsconfidently and accurately.
• · Build rounds efficiently, ensuringdrinks are servedpromptly andatoptimalquality.
• · 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.
• · FollowHawksmoorSteps of Service and service standardsconsistently.
• · 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.

TeamEngagement & Culture

• · EmbodyHawksmoor’svalues with a positive, proactive, and professional attitude.
• · Seek out, welcome,and act on feedback from peers and managers.
• · Supportother team membersduring service and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• · Show genuine care forboththe team and theoverallguest experience.
• · Complete End of Nightshift reportsaccurately and on time.

Health & Safety

• · Adhere toall allergyawareness, cleanliness, and food safety procedures.
• · Completeall requiredtrainingandconsistentlyuphold hygiene standards.
• · Followallopening & closing checkliststomaintaina safe and compliant bar environment.

Operational Standards

• · Manage timeeffectivelyto support team priorities anddailyoperational needs.
• · Understands comps, promotions, and their impact on budgets and business performance.
• · Recognize howerrorsaffect both guest experience andthe wider business.
• · Understandsandfollow stock rotationand storage procedures.
• · Actively work to reduce waste and improve efficiency behind the bar.
• · Comply withlateness and absence policies.

Purpose & DEIB

• · Use inclusive, respectful language and treat everyone with empathyand fairness.
• · Beknowledgeable about Hawksmoor’scharity partners and sustainability goals.
• · Activelyfollow wasteand recyclinginitiatives.
• · Understandingredientsourcingandthe significance of Hawksmoor being aB 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 toclearly 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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