Craft Cocktail Bartender - Fine-Dining Hospitality

Paycom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Ludico in New York, NY is seeking a Bartender to prepare and serve craft cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering warm hospitality to guests seated at the bar and supporting the dining room service team.

This role collaborates with the Beverage Manager, Head Sommelier, and restaurant leadership to execute the beverage program with precision, consistency, and attention to detail in a fast-paced fine dining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in an upscale, high-volume, or fine dining restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, craft cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Wine knowledge and food pairing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Toast POS or similar restaurant POS systems preferred.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and guest service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining exceptional hospitality.
• Professional appearance and polished demeanor.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, genuine, and professional hospitality to every guest.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages according to established standards.
• Recommend cocktails, wines, and beverage pairings based on guest preferences and menu selections.
• Engage guests through knowledgeable and personalized beverage recommendations.
• Deliver accurate, efficient, and consistent beverage service in a high-volume environment.
• Support servers with beverage preparation for the dining room.
• Ensure all beverages are presented beautifully and consistently.
• Prepare fresh juices, syrups, garnishes, and cocktail ingredients daily.
• Maintain complete knowledge of cocktail recipes, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of all bar areas throughout service.
• Restock bar inventory, glassware, garnishes, and supplies as needed.
• Assist with opening, closing, and side work responsibilities.
• Accurately process guest checks and transactions using Toast POS.
• Support inventory counts and product rotation as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with Servers, Food Runners, Bussers, Hosts, Barbacks, Sommeliers, and Managers.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude throughout each shift.
• Communicate effectively with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Follow all company service standards, beverage recipes, and operational procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Ensure compliance with all New York State liquor laws and responsible alcohol service practices.
• Maintain Department of Health sanitation standards throughout all bar areas.
• Properly store, label, and rotate beverage products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Bartending

Hospitality

Communication

Upscale dining

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Ludico in New York, NY is seeking a Bartender to prepare and serve craft cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering warm hospitality to guests seated at the bar and supporting the dining room service team.

This role collaborates with the Beverage Manager, Head Sommelier, and restaurant leadership to execute the beverage program with precision, consistency, and attention to detail in a fast-paced fine dining environment.