Overstory Seasonal Bartender

Kent Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Bartender at a renowned establishment where your role goes beyond serving drinks. You'll create memorable experiences for guests, set the evening's tone, and share stories that enhance their enjoyment. With a focus on classic cocktails and culinary applications, your expertise in food, wine, and spirits will shine. This position values curiosity and a passion for hospitality, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that celebrates fine dining and exceptional service. If you have a warm demeanor and a desire to elevate guest experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a fine dining, cocktail-centric environment.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and spirits; eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service, creating personalized experiences.
• Maintain knowledge of cocktails, wine, and spirits.

Skills

Cocktail Knowledge

Food and Wine Knowledge

Digital Point-of-Sale Systems

Effective Communication

Leadership Qualities

Organizational Skills

Guest Personalization

Job description

Job Title: Bartender

The Bartender’s role is to tend the bar and create memorable guest experiences. As one of the first and last points of contact, you must be personable, anticipative of guest needs, and able to work with a warm, knowledgeable, and appreciative demeanor. Your responsibilities include coordinating bar activities to ensure guest satisfaction and collaborating effectively with managers and colleagues, leading by example.

The Overstory/SAGA Bartender is not just about serving drinks; it's about hosting the evening, setting the tone, sharing stories, and enhancing the overall experience. A thorough knowledge of classic cocktails, food, and wine is essential. Curiosity and an eagerness to learn more are highly valued, especially as the bar program emphasizes classic cocktails with culinary applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service, creating personalized experiences for all guests.
• Maintain knowledge of cocktails, wine, and spirits, and continue to educate oneself.
• Work seamlessly with the team, including managers and co-workers.

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a fine dining, cocktail-centric environment as a server or bartender.
• Warm, positive, and appreciative demeanor towards guests and colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and spirits; eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency with digital point-of-sale systems.
• Effective communication skills, ability to accept feedback, and leadership qualities.
• Ability to personalize service and adapt to guest needs.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and passion for hospitality.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for over 5 hours.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort with bending, sitting, walking, stairs, heights, elevators, and small spaces.

Overstory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.