Bartender (Part-Time)

Momofuku; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Bartender to join their team. This role focuses on providing exceptional service and crafting beverages that enhance the dining experience. The ideal candidate will embody warmth and hospitality, ensuring guests feel welcomed and valued. With opportunities for personal and career development, this position is perfect for someone eager to grow within a vibrant and dynamic environment. Join a company that prioritizes competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package while celebrating a culture of learning and teamwork.

Benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

401k

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Dining discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a beverage-focused role is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Construct and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
• Guide guests through the complete restaurant and bar experience.
• Maintain full menu knowledge for food and beverage items.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Quick thinking and adaptability

Education

Minimum one year of restaurant experience

2+ years as a Head Bartender or related role

Tools

POS system

Job description

Momofuku

Momofuku was founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. Credited with “the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine” by the New York Times and named the “most important restaurant in America” by Bon Appétit magazine, Momofuku has restaurants in New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as well as Momofuku Goods, a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks.

About Kabawa

Kabawa and Bar Kabawa are forthcoming projects from Chef Paul Carmichael and Momofuku. They are dedicated to celebrating Caribbean culture in the East Village and reflect Chef Paul’s culinary journey.

The Kabawa Bartender embodies a warm sense of hospitality and our core values to our guests. Bartenders construct and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages while guiding guests through the Momofuku experience. Momofuku bartenders provide service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, and energetic while upholding company standards.

Compensation Band: $16.50 per hour plus applicable tips

Why Momofuku?

At Momofuku, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation packages that encourage longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, 401k, paid time off, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and dining discounts, plus more after required wait periods. We encourage our team members to grow and learn, and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide guest’s complete restaurant and bar experience
• Construct and serve all alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for bar guests and table service
• Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, and energetic service at all times
• Maintain full menu knowledge for both food and beverage items, including all allergen information
• Maintain all approved beverage recipes to the provided specifications
• Adhere to all company service standards and protocols
• Utilize the POS system correctly for order entry and payment processing
• Stock and prepare bar related items
• Maintain professional and warm guest communications
• Recognize key people in the industry, VIP guests and contacts related to the company and follow company protocol related to their visit
• Communicate respectfully and clearly with service team and management
• Engage management for any escalated guest situations
• Adhere to Momofuku's Cleaning and sanitation SOPs
• Additional service and/or operational tasks as determined by manager
• Adhere to grooming and dress code standards
• Assist teammates to anticipate all other FOH needs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of restaurant experience in a beverage-focused role
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve guest conflict
• Willing to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team
• Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Head Bartender, Bartender, or related role in a restaurant with a comparable service style and/or cuisine
• Ability to train new Bartenders in all aspects and responsibilities of the role
• A proven track record of dependability and a continuous focus on learning and development

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Momofuku reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.