Head Bartender

Happy Cooking Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Head Bartender to lead its bar program with a focus on wine, spirits, and cocktails. This role requires a charismatic individual with exceptional organizational and communication skills to maintain a clean, efficient, and well-run bar. The ideal candidate will be passionate about wine and eager to engage with guests while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. This innovative bistro is committed to inclusivity and offers a unique opportunity for those who thrive in a team-oriented environment. Join us in creating memorable experiences and elevating the art of hospitality!

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of wine, spirits, and cocktails is essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to lead the bar team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar program with creativity and organization.
• Communicate effectively between managers and bar team.

Skills

Knowledge of wine

Knowledge of spirits

Cocktail creation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sailor is a new neighborhood bistro in Fort Greene, helmed by Chef April Bloomfield and Gabriel Stulman’s Happy Cooking Hospitality. We enjoy working with humans who are warm, welcoming and empathetic, detail-oriented, open to feedback, and enthusiastic about being part of a team that prioritizes quality service and mindful hospitality.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Head Bartender who has a deep knowledge of wine, spirits, and cocktails, and who can apply their creative energy to the leadership of Sailor’s bar program. The ideal candidate has organizational and communications prowess to match their creative chops. The Head Bartender will work closely with the leadership team to maintain an organized, cost-efficient, clean, and well-run bar. They will be asked to maintain the highest standards and own the role of primary communicator between the managers and bar team. We’re looking for a charismatic partner to help us realize a program of classics and originals with classic expressions.

Wine will be part of the daily conversation at Sailor. We'll be offering ongoing wine education, and we’d be well matched with a person who has a passion for it. Our interest is in opening great bottles for people - when we look across the dining room, we’d love to see wine being tipped into and out of every glass.

We’ll initially be open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday, with plans to expand into brunch and lunch. We have full- and part-time positions available, but all applicants should have weekday and weekend availability. A required (paid) pre-opening training will take place the week of August 28th.

Happy Cooking Hospitality is proud to promote a culture of inclusivity. Our core mission is to create restaurants that feel like home – and in our home, all are welcome. HCH provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Greetings are essential to great hospitality. When applying, please take the time to introduce yourself, and be sure to include whether you’re applying for Captain or Bartender (or both!).

If you’ve dined at Joseph Leonard, Jeffrey’s Grocery, and Fairfax, then you’ve met our family. To learn more about us, we encourage you to visit www.happycookingnyc.com.