Bartender

We are a new opening driven by simplicity, technique, and ingredient clarity. Our bar program is cocktail-forward and service-driven, designed to integrate seamlessly with the dining room and kitchen.

This role is ideal for a bartender who values precision, balance, and hospitality, and who wants to operate as a full service professional within a refined restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages with consistency and care

• Execute house cocktails and classic preparations according to established specifications

• Participate in batching, pre-batching, and kegged cocktail systems as part of daily bar operations

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and mise en place at the bar before, during, and after service

• Engage guests with warmth and professionalism while maintaining efficient service flow

• Coordinate closely with servers and support staff to ensure timely and accurate beverage service

• Manage bar prep, restocking, and inventory awareness

• Uphold responsible alcohol service and all safety standards

Bar Program & Environment

• Cocktail-forward program with an emphasis on balance, technique, and repeatability

• Use of batching and kegged cocktails to support consistency and service flow

• Strong collaboration between bar and dining room teams

• Bartenders operate as service professionals on par with servers in responsibility and expectation

Schedule

• Five days per week, dinner service focused

• Two consecutive days off per week

• Two planned one-week closures annually: first week of January and first week of September

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience in a quality-driven or high-volume environment preferred

• Strong understanding of classic cocktails, spirits, and service mechanics

• Detail-oriented, organized, and calm under pressure

• Service-minded with strong communication skills

• Interest in learning and contributing to a refined, systems-driven bar program

Compensation

• Hourly + gratuities

• Typical nightly earnings range from approximately $100–$300 per shift

• Higher earnings expected as volume stabilizes

• Earnings vary significantly based on volume, bar placement, schedule, and individual performance

• Actual compensation is not guaranteed

• Base hourly rate compliant with New Jersey labor and tipped-wage laws

• Earnings examples are illustrative only and reflect anticipated operating conditions

Additional

• At-will employment

• Equal opportunity employer