Bartender - Carversteak NY

Carver Road Hospitality•New York, NY

4d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Carver Road Hospitality is seeking experienced, hospitality-driven bartenders for its New York City portfolio, including Carversteak, Rosevale Cocktail Room, and Starchild Rooftop at the Civilian Hotel. The role focuses on executing a high-level craft cocktail program with precision, consistency, and speed while delivering warm, personalized hospitality. Bartenders guide guest preferences, tell the stories behind ingredients and drinks, and provide thoughtful recommendations. The position includes preparing and maintaining fresh juices, house-made syrups, infusions, garnishes, and batched cocktails; executing cocktails to specification; maintaining product quality and organized stations; and supporting seasonal menu development. Bartenders also handle guest service, opening and closing procedures, point-of-sale entries, cash handling, and communication with front- and back-of-house teams. The role requires participation in training and tastings and contributing to the development of the bar team. The schedule is flexible and includes brunch, nights, weekends, and holidays. Eligible team members receive health, dental, and vision insurance, competitive pay, and tips.

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, continuous learning, and mentorship.
Physical capability to perform the role, including standing, lifting, and repetitive motion.
Flexible availability for brunch, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or oversee daily mise en place, including pressing fresh juice, preparing garnishes, batching, and organizing the station.
Maintain standards for fresh citrus, juices, syrups, shrubs, and batched cocktails, including proper labeling, dating, and storage.
Execute cocktails to specification using jiggers, proper dilution and temperature control, and appropriate techniques.
Monitor ingredient quality and promptly address oxidation, spoilage, or inconsistencies.
Contribute to seasonal menu development, research and development, and ongoing refinement of cocktails and preparation processes.
Deliver detailed, elevated service by anticipating guest needs and creating a personalized guest experience.
Share product knowledge and tell stories about spirits, vermouths, amari, ingredients, and techniques.
Recommend spirit-forward, low-ABV, zero-proof, and food-pairing options based on guest preferences.
Maintain awareness of service pacing and flow at the bar and in the lounge.
Keep stations clean, organized, efficient, and fully stocked.
Complete opening and closing procedures, maintaining prep levels, pars, and readiness for the following day.
Accurately complete point-of-sale 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 care in handling fresh and perishable products.
Participate in ongoing education, tastings, product training, and technique refinement.
Share knowledge and support team development to improve overall bar performance.
Maintain a disciplined and professional presence during high-volume service.
Take ownership of the bar as a craft environment.