Léon seeks experienced full-time Bartenders | the Hamptons

Gilder Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established upscale restaurant on Shelter Island is seeking experienced bartenders to provide excellent service in a high-volume environment. Candidates must have a strong background in fine dining, a guest-first mentality, and a positive, teamwork-oriented attitude. Competitive pay starting at $12 per hour, plus tips, and housing available for $500/month.

Benefits

Staff housing close to the restaurant

Company dining perks

Employee referral program

Free parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role in high-volume dining.
• Experience in upscale casual or fine dining.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service in a busy restaurant environment.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and service teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Service skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Respectful

Education

Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)

Job description

Léon seeks experienced full-time Bartenders | the Hamptons

* Previous fine dining, upscale-casual, or two-star restaurant experience required *

** Housing + utilities provided for $500/mo year-round **

Léon 1909 in Shelter Island, NY seeks experienced full-time Bartenders to join our team.

Who are we? We are a countryside French and Italian upscale restaurant located on beautiful Shelter Island in the Hamptons.

Candidate summary: The ideal candidate has a guest-first mentality and values teamwork. Your demeanor is calm and positive. Your multitasking skills are strong.

Company culture:

• Fun
• Curious
• Engaging
• Nurturing

Job title: Bartender

Compensation:

• $12 hourly + tips
• $1200-1400 weekly average
• Tips received in paycheck

Other incentives:

• Staff housing close to the restaurant (rent and utilities $500/mo)
• Company dining perks
• Employee referral program
• Free Parking

Schedule requirements:

• 35 hours weekly
• 4-5 days weekly

Language requirements:

Must have experience:

• 2+ years of previous experience in a similar role in a high-volume fine dining or upscale casual restaurant
• Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)

Who are you?

• Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback well)
• Enjoys working in the hospitality industry
• Amazing service skills
• Skilled at turning a no into a yes
• Upbeat attitude
• Works quickly and efficiently
• Guest-first mentality
• Respectful of fellow employees and guests
• Thrives well on a team
• Repetitive task-oriented
• An eye for the smallest of details (accuracy)
• Good work habits (organized, punctual, reliable)
• Polished appearance

How to apply:

• Please submit your resume for consideration
• Please include your full name + current contact info
• Please submit 2 industry-related references and their email addresses from previous supervisors
• Verification of employment eligibility is required
• Must have transportation to and from work (not accessible by public transit)

This job posting is active and accepting applications.