Craft Cocktail Bartender

J. Luciano Enterprises, Inc.; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Employee dining discounts

Paid training

Job summary

PJ Lobster House in Port Jefferson, NY is seeking an experienced Craft Cocktail Bartender/Mixologist. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on bartending in a full-service setting and deep knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails.

You will craft cocktails for both the bar and dining room, engage guests with hospitality, and execute service with efficiency. The position offers an 11.35/hour base plus tips, with a 10% tip-out on server sales, paid training, 401(k) eligibility,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on bartending in full-service settings.
• Excellent knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails.
• Ability to follow established recipes and maintain consistency.
• Ability to manage service-bar tickets and guest interactions.
• Discuss prior cocktail programs during interview.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails for bar and dining room.
• Engage guests and provide personalized service.
• Maintain organized, well-stocked bar and station.
• Operate POS and handle guest payments efficiently.

Skills

Craft cocktails

Spirits knowledge

Guest service

Mixology

Tools

POS systems

Job description

PJ Lobster House | Port Jefferson, NY

Experienced Cocktail Professionals Only - Immediate Opening

PJ Lobster House is seeking an experienced, personable, and talented Craft Cocktail Bartender / Mixologist who genuinely enjoys creating exceptional cocktails and delivering outstanding hospitality.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in the craft of bartending — someone who understands spirits, ingredients, flavor combinations, proper techniques, and beautiful cocktail presentation.

This is not an entry-level bartending position. We are looking for an established cocktail professional with proven, hands-on experience.

About the Position

Our intimate eight-seat bar offers the opportunity to develop relationships with regular customers, provide personalized service, and serve guests enjoying our full restaurant menu.

In addition to serving bar guests, our bartender is responsible for preparing cocktails for our full-service dining rooms.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable creating an exceptional espresso martini, engaging guests in conversation, taking a complete dinner order, and efficiently managing multiple service-bar tickets.

We value personality, professionalism, creativity, consistency, and genuine hospitality.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on bartending experience in a full-service restaurant, upscale bar, or craft cocktail establishment.
• Excellent knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, ingredients, mixing techniques, and garnishes.
• Genuine enthusiasm for cocktail creativity, flavor profiles, and presentation.
• Ability to follow established cocktail recipes accurately and consistently.
• Proven ability to independently manage restaurant service-bar tickets while providing attentive service to seated bar guests.
• Strong restaurant experience, including food service, menu knowledge, POS systems, and handling guest payments.
• Excellent multitasking skills, organization, efficiency, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Outgoing, confident, and engaging personality with the ability to connect with guests and build relationships with regular customers.
• Professional, polished presentation and a positive, hospitality-focused attitude.
• Ability to anticipate guest needs, maintain an organized bar, and provide exceptional service without constant supervision.

Schedule

Saturday, Sunday & Monday - Approximately 11 AM to 9 PM

Consistent three-day schedule with four days off each week.

Compensation & Benefits

• $11.35/hour plus tips.
• Additional bartender tip-out equal to 10% of servers' alcohol sales.
• Bartenders retain their direct tips with no required tip-out to barbacks or other support staff.
• Established, year-round restaurant with an intimate eight-seat bar and full dining-menu service.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Employee dining discounts.
• Paid training.

Application Requirements

We're looking for candidates with real, verifiable cocktail bartending experience, not simply general food and beverage experience.

Applicants should be prepared to discuss their previous cocktail programs, restaurant service-bar responsibilities, and experience handling both seated guests and dining-room drink orders.

Selected candidates will participate in a practical cocktail knowledge and bartending skills assessment as part of the interview process.

If you love the art of creating great cocktails, enjoy engaging with guests and have the experience to operate a professional restaurant bar confidently and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.