Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details

Cactus Wren is a new restaurant opening in January 2025. Lead by the
Michelin-Starred team from Sixty Three Clinton, chefs Sam Clonts, Abe
Chang, and Raymond Trinh have worked with some of the most notable
hospitality endeavors (Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, Uchu, Atomix,
Jungsik, Jua) in New York. At Cactus Wren, they carry that level of
experience to a more casual concept. Cactus Wren will be an upscale
wine bar/restaurant in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

At Cactus Wren, we value our staff and strive to create a welcoming,
inclusive work culture. If you'd like to be a part of our team, please
send your resume to    - thank you.

We Require:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience behind bar, including cocktail  creation, costing, ordering/receiving, inventory maintenance, and prep skills for garnishes, recipes, syrups, batches, juices, etc.

• The creative and technical abilities to execute a creative and  balanced bar program that lends itself to restaurant ethos

• Able to respond to guest and/or manager feedback to tailor an  exceptional beverage and restaurant experience

• Confident and correct use of Toast POS system for order entry and  payment processing

• Knowledge of Cocktail Culture and history to promote staff education

• Meticulous attention to organization and cleanliness of bar to meet  DOH requirements, as well as restaurant standards

• Full knowledge of food, wine, sake, cocktail and spirit items offered  by restaurant

• Provide open-hand service, mise guests with proper silverware, and  meet table maintenance standards of restaurant

• Support team with beverage and food service in both the bar and dining rooms

• Responsibly serve alcoholic beverages

• Complete all necessary opening and closing side-work according to  standards and specifications in a timely and professional manner

• Must have sound wine and beverage knowledge
• Professional & polished personality
• Passionate about great service
• Project a professional appearance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess strong empathy and team spirit
• Ability to work in an organized and meticulous manner with strong  attention to small details
• Solution-focused, receptive to constructive criticism and general  performance feedback
• Must have strong interest in food & wine, & the business of hospitality
• Ability to communicate with members of the kitchen and dining room teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining restaurant
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods up to  10 (nine) hours in length.
• This position requires full time availability, including days, nights  & weekends.

• Cocktail Creation
• Costing
• Ordering/Receiving
• Inventory Maintenance
• Prep Skills for Garnishes, Recipes, Syrups, Batches, Juices, Etc.
• Executing a Creative and Balanced Bar Program
• Responding to Guest and/or Manager Feedback
• Using Toast POS System for Order Entry and Payment Processing
• Knowledge of Cocktail Culture and History
• Organization and Cleanliness of Bar
• Knowledge of Food, Wine, Sake, Cocktail and Spirit Items Offered by Restaurant
• Provide Open Hand Service
• Mise Guests With Proper Silverware
• Support Team with Beverage and Food Service
• Serve Alcoholic Beverages Responsibly
• Completing Opening and Closing Side Work in a Timely and Professional Manner
• Sound Wine and Beverage Knowledge
• Professional Demeanor
• Passion for Great Service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Empathy and Team Spirit
• Organized and Meticulous Work Style
• Solution focused
• Receptive to Constructive Criticism and Feedback
• Strong Interest in Food & Wine, & the Business of Hospitality
• Communication With Kitchen and Dining Room Teams
• Organizational Skills
• Experience in Michelin Starred or Fine Dining Restaurant
• Ability to Lift Up to 40 Pounds
• Ability to Stand and Exert Fast Paced Mobility for Up to 9 Hours