Oyster Bar Bartender - High-Energy NYC, Great Benefits

The Lobster Place Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Referral Program $600 Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar, attached to Lobster Place Seafood Hall in Chelsea Market, is seeking a friendly bartender for a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes warmth, hospitality, and knowledge of food and beverages.

Candidates should have 1+ years of guest-facing experience in full-service dining, strong POS knowledge (Toast or similar), and a broad understanding of spirits, wine, and cocktails. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Previous guest-facing experience (1+ years’) in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of Toast or similar point of sale platform.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, champagne, and mixed cocktails.
• Ability to effectively communicate and connect with guests.
• Ability to remain professional and calm under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy restaurant environment.
• Exceptional time management and communication skills.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Evening & Weekend availability is a must.

Responsibilities

• Follows steps of service with warmth and hospitality and maintains a sense of urgency throughout service.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of our food and beverage menus including ingredients, preparations, and suppliers.
• Makes food and beverage suggestions to guests.
• Anticipates and responds to guest needs while continuously communicating with colleagues, management, and kitchen staff.
• Handles transactional duties and manages guest checks in the POS system.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and welcoming restaurant environment.
• Some shifts as a bartender pouring and mixing beer, wine, and cocktails.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Guest-facing experience

Toast POS knowledge

Cocktails knowledge

Communication skills

Professional under pressure

Multitasking

Time management

Stand/walk long periods

Evening & weekend availability

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar, attached to Lobster Place Seafood Hall in Chelsea Market, is seeking a friendly bartender for a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes warmth, hospitality, and knowledge of food and beverages.

Candidates should have 1+ years of guest-facing experience in full-service dining, strong POS knowledge (Toast or similar), and a broad understanding of spirits, wine, and cocktails. Evening and weekend availability is required.