Job Description
Position Overview:
As a bartender, you are the face of our guest experience, responsible for delivering warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable service while crafting exceptional non-alcoholic and functional beverages. You’ll engage with guests to guide them through our menu, offering thoughtful recommendations and educating them on the wellness benefits of our functional ingredients and custom tinctures.
During service + events, our bartenders play a key role in maintaining an energetic, elevated service atmosphere. A deep understanding of beverage preparation, including the use of adaptogens, botanicals, and flavor-building techniques, is essential. Precision, attention to detail, and a passion for creating memorable moments are critical to the success of both daily service and special event programming.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage point-of-sale transactions, including balancing cash drawers and processing payments with accuracy.
- Maintain a well-stocked bar with all necessary supplies, including functional beverage ingredients, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and tools.
- Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary bar environment by regularly cleaning surfaces, tools, seating areas, and workstations.
- Organize the bar setup for efficiency, optimizing flow for high-volume service and smooth inventory management.
- Assist with inventory tracking and place supply orders as needed to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Prepare fresh garnishes, infusions, and beverage elements in alignment with menu recipes and seasonal offerings.
- Craft and serve a range of signature non-alcoholic and functional beverages, demonstrating creativity and attention to detail.
- Support light food service at the bar, including the preparation and plating of small bites, snacks, or shareable menu items.
- Uphold all health, safety, and food handling standards in compliance with local and state regulations.
- Engage guests with warmth and professionalism, offering recommendations and education around functional ingredients and wellness benefits.
- Ensure responsible service by monitoring guest behavior and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for all patrons.
- Verify guest age where necessary for compliance with legal requirements or age-restricted product offerings.
- Promptly respond to guest requests and ensure timely, attentive service throughout their visit.
- Collect payments and issue accurate change, ensuring transparency and trust at every transaction.
- Demonstrate knowledge of service etiquette and relevant regulatory compliance to support a safe, responsible, and elevated guest experience.
Requirements + Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a hospitality or beverage-focused role, preferred craft cocktail experience.
- Strong interest in non-alcoholic beverages, wellness, and functional ingredients
- Ability to craft beverages with consistency, speed, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a guest-first mindset
- Must be 18 years or older in accordance with NYC service and labor laws
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 40 lbs, and perform basic physical tasks as needed
- Must have or be willing to obtain a NYC Food Protection Certificate (within 30 days of hire if not already certified)
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on business and event needs
- Familiarity with NYC Department of Health standards and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment
- Experience with POS systems and basic cash handling
- Passion for hospitality, wellness, and creating a welcoming, inclusive space for all guests
Soft Bar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace for all employees. We strongly believe that a diverse team leads to stronger ideas, broader perspectives, and a more vibrant culture—both internally and in the communities we serve.In compliance with all applicable federal, state, and New York City laws, Soft Bar does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment, in accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,