Bartender - Carversteak NY

Carver Road Hospitality•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Carver Road Hospitality is hiring experienced, hospitality-driven Bartenders for its New York City portfolio, including Carversteak, Rosevale Cocktail Room, and Starchild Rooftop at the Civilian Hotel. The role centers on delivering a high-level craft cocktail program with precision, consistency, and speed while creating a personalized, engaging guest experience. Bartenders guide guest preferences, share ingredient and product knowledge, and help shape the atmosphere across the venues. The position includes preparing and maintaining fresh juices, house-made syrups, infusions, garnishes, and batched cocktails; executing drinks to specification; and contributing to seasonal menu development and ongoing refinement. Bartenders maintain organized, stocked stations, follow food-handling and Department of Health standards, complete service and financial procedures, and collaborate with front- and back-of-house teams. The role also involves ongoing education, sharing knowledge, and supporting team development. The ideal candidate brings craft-cocktail experience, strong hospitality skills, and composure in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Requirements

Proven experience in a craft cocktail bar or high-level beverage program.
Strong understanding of classic cocktails, modern techniques, and flavor balance.
Hands-on experience with fresh juice programs, batching, infusions, and seasonal ingredients.
Precision, cleanliness, and discipline behind the bar while maintaining speed.
Ability to multitask while remaining composed and attentive to detail in high-pressure environments.
Passion for hospitality and continuous learning.
Physical ability to perform the role, including standing, lifting, and repetitive motion.
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Passion for mentorship and supporting team development.

Responsibilities

Execute craft cocktails to specification with precision, consistency, and speed, using proper tools, dilution, temperature control, and techniques.
Guide guest preferences, provide tailored recommendations, and engage guests through knowledge and storytelling about spirits, ingredients, and techniques.
Recommend spirit-forward, low-ABV, zero-proof, and food-pairing options based on guest preferences.
Maintain the quality and integrity of fresh citrus, juices, syrups, shrubs, infusions, and batched cocktails, including proper labeling, dating, and storage.
Prepare or oversee daily mise en place, including pressing fresh juice, preparing garnishes, batching, and organizing stations.
Monitor ingredient quality and address oxidation, spoilage, or inconsistencies promptly.
Contribute to seasonal menu development, research and development, and refinement of cocktails and preparation processes.
Maintain clean, organized, efficient, and fully stocked workstations.
Complete opening and closing procedures, maintaining appropriate prep levels, pars, and readiness for the next day.
Accurately complete POS entries, cash handling, and end-of-shift financials.
Communicate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to support timely, accurate service and guest satisfaction.
Follow Department of Health standards, with particular attention to fresh and perishable products.
Participate in tastings, product training, and technique development.
Share knowledge and support team growth and overall bar performance.
Maintain a disciplined, professional presence during high-volume service and take ownership of the bar as a craft environment.