Rockstar Singing Bartender for Badass Venue

The Duplex

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A vibrant bar in NYC is looking for experienced Singing Rockstar Bartenders who have a minimum of 5 years in fast-paced environments and a genuine love for nightlife culture. Candidates should bring stage presence and the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere. Responsibilities include managing customer interactions and showcasing talent in an engaging way. Open auditions are held regularly, and this role offers a unique chance to be part of an iconic venue's legacy.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years bartending experience in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service and anticipation skills.
Ability to adapt performance based on audience.

Responsibilities

Create an extraordinary experience for guests in the bar.
Manage customer interactions with grace and excitement.
Participate actively in an open audition process.

Skills

Bartending experience

Knowledge of New York City bar culture

Customer service skills

Stage presence

Ability to read a room

Job description

THE DUPLEX Seeking Singing Rockstar Bartenders

The Duplex has been a cornerstone of New York City nightlife since 1951. Woody Allen, Joan Rivers, and Barbra Streisand found their footing on our stage. Pink performed here just last month. We are in constant demand to add quality staff to our team and will create an opening for the right person. Specifically, we are always looking for individuals who love this industry, love this city, and cannot freaking wait to make this space even more extraordinary. If that is you, we want you in!

You will know you are a fit if you:

Have a minimum of 5 years bartending experience in a fast-paced environment
Have a genuine love for the nightlife industry and New York City bar culture
Anticipate the needs of customers without being asked, noticing when a drink hits the bottom third rather than waiting to be flagged down
Approach every guest with grace, integrity, and excitement, whether they are a baller or a Karen
Can handle a tough customer without having a meltdown
Sell with such natural ease it barely registers as selling, and upsell without ever coming off as pushy
Love to orient customers to the space, greet them with excitement, and verbally walk them through what is available rather than drop a menu and wait for an order
View customers in other parts of the bar as a testament to how incredible The Duplex is, rather than a threat to your own sales
Know how to turn someone stopping in for one quick drink into a guest who stays the entire night, tells all their friends, and writes a glowing review
Bring enthusiasm that is genuinely contagious
Are obsessed with cleanliness, take real pride in your station, and restock, wipe down, prepare garnishes, and place napkins without being asked
Show up on time, in uniform, and cannot wait to start your shift
Are cooperative with teammates and entirely uninterested in workplace drama or petty politics
Are strong enough in yourself to receive feedback and see management as an opportunity to grow rather than an obstacle to push against
Have no interest in drinking or engaging in illicit substances on the job

As a performer, you:

Have a strong, confident stage presence and an undeniable ability to command a room
Understand that your job is to make every person in the space feel excited to be there, wowed by the talent, and wanting to stay longer
Can read a room with precision and adapt in real time, bringing the same energy and commitment to a quiet Tuesday with four people at the bar as you do to a wall-to-wall Saturday night
Know when to take the stage and, just as importantly, when to put the performance aside and attend to the needs of the room first
Have a large and varied repertoire that can shift seamlessly from a bachelorette party to a table of tourists without missing a beat
Stay current. Your song choices and references reflect what is happening in culture right now
Love to develop new material, bring new ideas, and are genuinely open to feedback from ownership on your performance without taking it personally
Understand that you are a significant part of why people walk into The Duplex and leave the weight of their day at the door, and you take that responsibility seriously
Are completely void of attitude or sass. Your presence is warm, inviting, and magnetic. You do not just make people feel welcome. You make them feel like they are exactly where they are supposed to be

To Apply: We hire on a rolling basis and will make room for you if you are the right Rockstar! To apply bring your resume and your badass self to one of our open calls. A brief audition will be part of the process.

The Duplex is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.

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