Benefits:

Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement

Craft Cocktail Bartender (Full & Part Time Available)

Are you a passionate mixologist with a flair for creativity and a deep understanding of craft cocktails? Our upscale cafe is seeking a skilled and innovative Full-Time Craft Cocktail Bartender to curate unforgettable drinking experiences for our guests. If you're a master of mixology and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team and elevate our bar program to new heights.

Job Responsibilities:

Cocktail Creation: Craft unique and exceptional cocktails using a diverse range of premium spirits, fresh ingredients, and innovative techniques that captivate and surprise our guests.
Menu Development: Collaborate with the team to develop seasonal cocktail menus that showcase your creativity and reflect the essence of our establishment.
Guest Interaction: Provide exceptional customer service by engaging with guests, offering cocktail recommendations, and creating personalized experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Efficient Bar Operations: Ensure the bar area is well-stocked, organized, and maintained to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for both guests and colleagues. Know your equipment inside and out, along with how to maintain it properly.
Quality Control: Maintain high standards of drink consistency, presentation, and taste, ensuring that every cocktail served meets our restaurant's excellence criteria and specifications.
Innovation and Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, new ingredients, and mixology techniques to continuously evolve and enhance our cocktail offerings.
Collaboration: Work closely with the bar team, servers, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth communication and coordination during service and to ensure availability of ingredients as required.
Responsible Service: Adhere to responsible alcohol service guidelines and ensure the safety and well-being of our guests.

Skills and Qualifications:

Mixology Expertise: Extensive knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, as well as a demonstrated ability to create original, exceptional drinks.
Creativity: A passion for experimenting with flavors, ingredients, and presentation to create one-of-a-kind cocktails.
Attention to Detail: Precision in measuring, pouring, and presentation to deliver consistent and aesthetically pleasing beverages.
Guest-Centric: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and connect with guests to provide memorable experiences.
Time Management: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple orders and maintaining a high level of efficiency.
Team Collaboration: Work harmoniously with colleagues to ensure a collaborative and enjoyable work atmosphere.
Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of various spirits, liqueurs, and other bar ingredients, including their origins, flavor profiles, and best uses.
Adaptability: Quick to adapt to changing customer preferences and willing to adjust cocktail offerings accordingly.
Certification: Possession of relevant bartending certifications and licenses required by local regulations including NYC Food Handler Certificate. CPR & First Aid certification and knowledge valued, but not required.

Join our dedicated team and contribute your expertise to our exceptional bar program. We offer competitive compensation (from $23-to $40 per hour inclusive of tips) opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment where your creativity can shine. If you're passionate about crafting extraordinary cocktails and providing top-tier guest experiences, we encourage you to apply.

To be considered, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and - if available - a portfolio showcasing some of your original cocktail creations. We're excited to review your application and potentially welcome you as the newest member of our talented bar team!

Authorization to Work for a U.S. Employer strictly required.
Possess Food Handler Permit or commit to obtaining one within 6 weeks.

Compensation: $16.00 - $40.00 per hour

THE KOBRICK FAMILY LEGACY

Our founder, Samuel Kobrick, was inspired by the lights and the energy of Manhattan and with that began roasting a coffee that “brews” those same feelings. On the downtown waterfront where the coffee trade was flourishing, Sam’s philosophy was to take the best green coffees on the market, roast them to perfection and charm the city with this product.

Today, 4 generations, 104 years and still growing, Kobrick Coffee Co. continues to inspire NYC and far beyond with our variety of coffee. Now at our certified organic roasting plant we source, cup, roast and package select coffees including Direct Trade, Fair Trade, Certified Organic, and Rainforest Alliance Selections, along with our outstanding esteemed blends! Our experienced coffee buyer and roastmaster have been here for about 32 years along with 3 generations of the Kobrick family, working together to ensure that we combine the best ingredients with keen skill to craft delicious coffees imprinted with our colorful style and legacy.

Every morning we wake to keep the tradition of craft style roasting alive so that every night as the big city lights go on and excitement begins to stir in the city that never sleeps, we hope to carry that feeling wherever one may be sipping on a delicious cup of Kobrick Coffee Co..

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