L'Avenue Bartender

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc is seeking a skilled L'Avenue bartender to deliver luxury hospitality at the bar. You will craft premium beverages and provide attentive service that aligns with our brand standards, guiding guests with menu knowledge and wine/spirits expertise.

You will maintain bar operations, assist with setup and upkeep, and work a flexible schedule including evenings and holidays in a high-end retail hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in premium bartending and high-end service.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong hospitality mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine and culinary terms.

Responsibilities

• Provide guest service with mixology excellence.
• Gracious hospitality: welcomes, serves, and interacts with guests in a sophisticated, professional manner.
• Leverage knowledge of premium beer, wine, and spirits with proper glassware and service procedures.
• Guide guests on menu and culinary terms to answer questions and make tailored recommendations.
• Operate POS systems to ensure accurate, timely delivery of bar items.

Skills

Bartending

Beverage prep

High-end service

Autonomy

Hospitality mindset

Product knowledge

Flexible schedule

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Who We Are

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, blending bold curation with a visionary, modern point of view. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Through an integrated retail model, we deliver a seamless customer journey across our portfolio of stores in leading luxury markets, complemented by a strong digital presence and remote selling offerings. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Who We Are

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, blending bold curation with a visionary, modern point of view. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Through an integrated retail model, we deliver a seamless customer journey across our portfolio of stores in leading luxury markets, complemented by a strong digital presence and remote selling offerings. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Job Description

YOU WILL BE: As a L'Avenue at Saks Bartender, you are the face of the Saks Global hospitality experience at the bar. You will serve our guests in a warm, accommodating, and impeccably professional manner, crafting premium beverages and delivering sophisticated service that aligns with our luxury brand standards. You will combine mixology expertise with deep culinary knowledge to curate a memorable and gracious dining experience for every guest. WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Guest Service & Mixology Excellence
• Gracious Hospitality: Welcomes, serves, and interacts with guests in an attentive, sophisticated, and professional manner.
• Beverage Expertise: Leverages a thorough knowledge of premium beer, wine, and spirits, including technical pouring, proper glassware, and luxury service procedures to craft exceptional cocktails.
• Menu & Culinary Knowledge: Utilizes a deep understanding of the food menu, preparation methods, and culinary terminology to confidently guide guests, answer questions, and make tailored recommendations.
• Service Flow: Utilizes POS and ticket systems efficiently to ensure the smooth, accurate, and timely delivery of bar items to both bar guests and the dining room service staff.
• Bar Operations & Maintenance
• Station Upkeep: Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains the bar and surrounding workstations, executing all pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly side-work duties as assigned by management.
• Table & Bar Settings: Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the proper order of service, including the flawless placement of glassware, china, flatware, and garnishes.
• Physical Readiness: Fulfills operational duties that involve moving or lifting objects (e.g., tables, barstools, highchairs, and ice/liquor crates) as needed to maintain the room's aesthetic.
• Professional Standards & Compliance
• Impeccable Grooming: Maintains the highest level of personal hygiene and luxury presentation standards, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally styled hair and nails to eliminate food contamination risks.
• Financial Integrity: Adheres strictly to established accounting procedures for all guest transactions, accurately processing all authorized methods of payment through the POS system.
• Team Alignment: Actively participates in daily pre-shift meetings to stay informed on menu changes, daily specials, and VIP guests.
• Attendance & Schedule Integrity
• Exercises absolute integrity with scheduling by arriving on time and punching in/out accurately for every shift and applicable meal break.
• Follows established restaurant procedures for any schedule or shift-change requests.
• Coordinates all holiday, vacation, and time-off requests proactively with management, keeping the operational needs of the restaurant first. WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in premium bartending, beverage preparation, and high-end table/bar service guidelines.
• Skills & Autonomy: Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks with grace and poise.
• Hospitality Mindset: Exceptional customer service, problem-solving skills, and a strong "win together" team mentality.
• Product Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of spirits, classic cocktails, wine varietals, and culinary terms.
• Physical Requirements: Role requires extended periods of standing, bending, climbing stairs, and the physical ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule tailored to luxury retail and hospitality business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Your Life And Career At Exemplar Luxury Group

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Salary Range $20.79 - $25.99*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.