Bartender

Ci Siamo - Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dining discount

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

Ci Siamo Boston is seeking an experienced Bartender to join our opening team. You’ll master our beverage program, deep knowledge of cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits, and deliver Enlightened Hospitality to every guest.

In a fast-paced setting you’ll thrive on accuracy, hospitality, and teamwork, standing for long shifts while keeping the bar clean and organized and collaborating with the floor and kitchen to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Bartender or beverage service role in a fast-paced restaurant bar or bar environment is a plus
• Passion for wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcohol beverages
• English fluency; additional languages encouraged but not required
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods
• Ability to balance and carry multiple glassware; lift up to 30 lbs

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for all guests at the bar
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of specialty and classic cocktails, wine, beer, and beverages
• Maintain fluency in all menu items and ingredients; suggest beverage pairings
• Follow proper service steps with grace and urgency
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area and seating area
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and kitchen during service

Skills

Bartender experience

English fluency

Wine/spirits knowledge

Job description

Description

Ci Siamo is a restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group and James Beard semifinalist Chef Hillary Sterling. Located at Manhattan West, this NYT Top 100 restaurant celebrates the beauty of simplicity centering around live-fire cooking. The Italian-inflected menu takes inspiration from Chef Sterling’s extensive travels and is rooted in the understated excellence of seasonal ingredients and purposeful preparations. Ci Siamo, which loosely translates to “we’ve made it” or “we’ve arrived,” bridges the traditional with the contemporary to introduce a new space that is at once transportive yet warmly familiar.

Ci Siamo’s upcoming Boston location will embody the same dynamic energy and commitment to culinary excellence as its New York original. Located at Commonwealth Pier, an exciting new waterfront project within the Seaport neighborhood, Ci Siamo Boston looks forward to assembling a talented opening team in our new home.

Who you are:

An integral member of the restaurant’s Service team, the Bartender is a wealth of knowledge of all cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage selections and constantly delivers excellence and hospitality. The Bartender is responsible for production of all beverage orders and must have a high level of food and menu knowledge to be able to support the team on the floor, answer questions from guests regarding beverage selections, and be a leader on the Service team.

What you’ll do:

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for all guests at the bar
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of specialty and classic cocktails (ingredients, specs, build), wine, beer, and beverage offerings
• Maintains fluency in all menu items and ingredients with the ability to suggest beverage pairings
• Follows proper steps of service with grace, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including the seating area
• Communicates effectively with staff members, management, and the kitchen during service

What we need from you:

• 2+ years’ experience as a Bartender or beverage service role, experience in a fast-paced restaurant bar or bar environment is a plus
• Passion for wine, spirits, beer, and N/A beverages
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to balance & carry multiple plates, glass racks and or/glasses, and lift objects up to 30 lbs.

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Bartender, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $6.75/hour plus tips
• Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones
• Convenience & flexibility: Parking subsidy and pre-tax commuter benefits for transit
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger.Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dotsto build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shakerwith an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter.The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumptionand err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it;always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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