Bartender

SHMONÉ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a new Israeli restaurant in Manhattan as a bartender. You'll serve a full bar, including house cocktails and wines, while ensuring excellent customer service and maintaining a lively atmosphere. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, knowledgeable about beverages, and thrive in a team setting.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age required.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations including food, beverage and service techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, liquor, beer and wine correctly.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure bar areas are organized.
• Comply with safety and health department procedures.

Skills

Communication

Hospitality

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for experienced bartenders to join our FOH team at Shmone. The job requires both serving customers seated at the bar and working the service bar. We serve a full bar including a wine list and house cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all cocktails, liquor, beer and wine are prepared and served correctly; this includes ingredients, method and pouring technique
• Know how to describe all liquor, beer, wines and cocktails on the list
• Answer questions from guests regarding our venues, menus, pricing, and permitted alterations
• Participate in training sessions and briefings to improve overall knowledge of liquor, beer, cocktail and wine
• Maintain proper inventory levels of liquor, beer, wine, other beverages and supplies and notify management of any gaps or inconsistencies
• Ensure that all wine lists and cocktail lists are accurate and in good condition
• Ensure storage rooms, liquor rooms, bars and wine coolers are kept neat and organized
• Ensure proper maintenance of bar areas.
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws.
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards

Skills & Requirements

• 21+ years of age
• Knowledge of restaurant operations including food, beverage and service techniques
• Warm personality and a natural ability to interact with people and create an upbeat, fun atmosphere, which is crucial to the experience at North Miznon
• Excellent communication and hospitality skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner and demonstrate a positive attitude always
• Desire and dedication to learn and offer a phenomenal service
• Must be professional, enthusiastic and receptive to performance feedback
• Must thrive in a team environment, being able to stay organized and handle various projects at one time
• Must be excited about our food, brand and story

About Shmone

Shmoné is a new Israeli restaurant concept by Chef Eyal Shani located in the West Village in Manhattan. Shmone is a part of The Better Guys restaurant group, which owns & operates over 50 restaurants worldwide. Originally started in Tel Aviv in 2004, the group now operates restaurants in Paris, Vienna, Melbourne, Singapore, New York, Miami, Boston, Paris, and Cannes. Shmoné is a small upscale restaurant with a seasonal menu, including delicacies inspired by the regions of the Mediterranean. We also have a full bar, offering a curated selection of wine and several speciality cocktails. Our chefs work in an open kitchen, meaning the energy of the kitchen is an integral part of the restaurant’s atmosphere and the overall Shmoné experience.

COVID-19 considerations: All employees must be fully vaccinated.