POSITION:  Lead Bartender 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Bar Manager, Floor Manager 

PURPOSE:

The primary responsibility of the Head Bartender is to maintain the operations’ cocktail program (proprietary and standards) and liquor program--selection, sourcing, pricing, and inventory. The head bartender is also responsible for quality control, creative direction and development in collaboration with senior leadership, and bartender training/oversight. Additionally, the head bartender will be involved in serving guests and providing prompt service and genuine hospitality to everyone. Bartenders’ organization and prioritization are strong. S/he manages all the guests’ requests while simultaneously directing the Bartenders in executing flawless service.

Head Bartenders have both a mastery of spirits, cocktails, and of the necessary steps to execute phenomenal service. Bartenders are responsible for all aspects of service and must hold themselves and their teammates to the highest standards of service excellence. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices, and procedures, as well as hotel/F&B brand standards as outlined in the Service Manual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands for this position includes standing and working for long periods of time and moving intermittently during work hours. The employee is required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder level. These physical demands described here must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

COMPANY VALUES:

Our Commitment

Orchard Street Restaurant Management’s ethos is share, not sell.

Our Mission

Orchard Street Restaurant Management exists to establish an elevated, welcoming homebase in Downtown New York. A place that celebrates the creative culture and singular energy of the neighborhood and its community. Every strategic touchpoint will work to cement this message. Together, we share the responsibility of creating a consistently original narrative that supports our single-minded truth.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel which may include overtime, weekends, and holidays. The employee will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the manager. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The employee will actively follow Company policies addressed in the Employee Handbook.

If you have the background and love  taking care of guests, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter.