Job Description
Hear & There is opening up a new concept this fall! The new concept will focus on a raw bar and seafood driven menu.
Boro Brine is a seafood restaurant and raw bar that celebrates the rich diversity of NYC’s food cultures while showcasing local and coastal seafood. Our menu blends flavors and techniques inspired by the city’s vibrant culinary scene, offering dishes that are both familiar and exciting. From classic oysters to innovative crudos and a take on the Fish-O-Fillet, every bite highlights sustainable, responsibly sourced seafood. Paired with handcrafted cocktails and curated wines, our space invites you to experience the best of the ocean and the city. The space is designed by New York-based Danny Taylor and the team at HOUSE/UNDER/MAGIC (whose projects include Eavesdrop and The Weather Room) and emphasizes a high quality listening experience with custom speakers.
Bartender responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Bar setup/breakdown, maintaining stock of all beverages according to service needs, and ensuring the team is well-prepared to execute a successful service.
- Responsible for serving bar guests and providing a memorable dining experience.
- Have beverage conversations of varying depths with our guests, guiding them through our list, in a polished and poised manner.
- Produce consistent and well-made cocktails in an efficient manner.
- Assist in managing the day-to-day needs of the beverage program (POS management, communicating ordering and prep needs, stocking, menu updates, timely staff updates, etc.).
- Assist with bar prep (e.g. making syrups, batching cocktails, etc.).
- Assist with weekly inventory and ordering.
- Maintain proper glassware inventory and breakage logs.
- Assist with inventory audits at the close of each financial period.
- Assist with the creation and implementation of cocktail, spirits, and beer training for new hires and continued education for existing staff members - testing regularly to check for understanding and structuring classes and tastings to encourage high engagement levels.
- Expected to be constantly growing, learning, and expanding their knowledge base.
Qualified Bartenders must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude, as well as:
- At least 1 year of bartending experience (preferably in a upscale causal dining setting)
- Must be able to demonstrate an extensive depth of food and beverage knowledge
- Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner
- Ability to assist with ordering and inventory
- Previous experience with cocktail creation is a plus but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs if necessary
- Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
- Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Shift work,