Bartender/Maître d’

Simplevenue; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Simplevenue in New York is seeking a Bartender/Maitre D to support front-of-house operations, reservations, and bar service in a refined, fast-paced setting. You will welcome guests, coordinate service flow, and prepare cocktails, wine, and beverages with attention to presentation and guest experience.

The role emphasizes professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork in a high-service environment, with hourly pay plus tips and opportunities to contribute to overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of cocktails, wine, and beverage pairings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and host guests with professionalism and warmth.
• Support reservations, seating, and service flow.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, sake, wine, and other beverages.
• Provide beverage recommendations and pairings when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized front-of-house and bar area.
• Assist with inventory, prep, and closing procedures.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

The Bartender/Maitre D supports front-of-house operations by contributing to guest reception, service coordination, and beverage service. This role helps maintain a smooth, polished experience by supporting reservations, service flow, and bar operations within a refined, fast-paced hospitality environment. The ideal candidate is professional, attentive, and adaptable.

Hourly plus tips.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and host guests with professionalism and warmth.
• Support reservations, seating, and overall service flow.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, sake, wine, and other beverages.
• Provide beverage recommendations and pairings when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable frontofhouse and bar area.
• Assist with inventory support, prep, and closing procedures.
• Collaborate with the frontofhouse team to support smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining, upscale, or fastpaced hospitality environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with spirits, sake, wine, and cocktail preparation.
• Team and detailoriented.
• Professional, reliable, and comfortable in a highservice environment.