Event Bartender

Green Apple; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Green Apple Catering & Events in New York City is seeking Event Bartenders who bring skill, speed, and professionalism to every setup—from signature cocktails at a Cartier product launch to a full open bar at a 2,000-guest gala. If you know your way around a shaker and can read a room, we want to talk.

Work at some of New York's most recognizable venues for demanding clients. You’ll prepare cocktails, set up stations, coordinate with the Event Captain, maintain a spotless bar, and uphold

Qualifications

• 1+ years of bartending experience, preferably in catering or event settings
• TIPS certification (or willingness to obtain before first shift)
• Knowledge of classic cocktails, wine varietals, and current beverage trends
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in high-volume environments
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages per event specifications
• Set up and break down portable bar stations at event venues across NYC
• Work closely with the Event Captain to coordinate service timing and flow
• Maintain a clean, organized bar throughout the event
• Follow responsible alcohol service practices at all times
• Engage professionally with guests, answering questions about menu offerings

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Event Bartender — Craft Cocktails at New York City's Most Prestigious Events

The bar is often the first stop guests make and the last impression they remember. Green Apple Catering & Events is hiring Event Bartenders who bring skill, speed, and professionalism to every setup — whether it's a signature cocktail station at a Cartier product launch or a full open bar at a 2,000-guest corporate gala. If you know your way around a shaker and can read a room, we want to talk.

High-End Bar Service at Events That Matter

As an Event Bartender with Green Apple, you'll work at some of New York's most recognizable venues and for some of its most demanding clients. Each event is different — the menu changes, the setup changes, the crowd changes — but the standard stays the same: fast, polished, and guest-focused service from first pour to last call.

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages per event specifications
• Set up and break down portable bar stations at event venues across NYC
• Work closely with the Event Captain to coordinate service timing and flow
• Maintain a clean, organized bar throughout the event
• Follow responsible alcohol service practices at all times
• Engage professionally with guests, answering questions about menu offerings

Experience and Certifications That Get You Behind the Bar

• 1+ years of bartending experience, preferably in catering or event settings
• TIPS certification (or willingness to obtain before first shift)
• Knowledge of classic cocktails, wine varietals, and current beverage trends
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in high-volume environments
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills

Pour for a Company with Two Decades of Event Excellence

Green Apple has been running bars at New York City events since 2004. We're DOHMH licensed and hold HACCP certification, which means every aspect of our food and beverage service meets the highest safety standards. Our bartenders have worked events for Amazon, Morgan Stanley, Marriott Hotels, and hundreds of private hosts. When you bartend for Green Apple, you're representing a brand that clients trust with their most important occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need TIPS certification to apply?

TIPS certification is strongly preferred, but if you don't have it yet, you can obtain it before your first scheduled shift. Green Apple requires all bartenders to follow responsible alcohol service practices at every event.

Are shifts scheduled per event or weekly?

Event Bartender shifts are scheduled on a per-event basis. Our events team will reach out with available shifts based on upcoming events, and you can accept based on your availability. High-performing bartenders receive priority scheduling.

What types of bar setups will I work with?

Setups range from cocktail stations and wine bars to full open bars with signature drinks. You may work with portable bar units at off-premise venues, rooftop locations, corporate offices, or event halls across all five boroughs.

Do you provide bartending equipment?

Yes. Green Apple provides all bar equipment, glassware, ice, mixers, and garnishes for each event. You should bring your own bar tools (shaker, jigger, strainer, bar spoon) if you have a preferred set, but we supply everything needed.