Bartender - Carversteak NY

Carver Road Hospitality•New York, NY

11d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Carver Road Hospitality is seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven Bartender for its New York City portfolio, including Carversteak, Rosevale Cocktail Room, and Starchild Rooftop at the Civilian Hotel. The role focuses on delivering a high-level craft cocktail program with precision, consistency, and speed while creating engaging, personalized guest experiences. Bartenders guide guest preferences, share stories about ingredients and spirits, and make thoughtful recommendations while balancing technical skill with warm hospitality. The Bartender maintains the quality and integrity of fresh juices, house-made syrups, infusions, and other perishable ingredients from preparation through service. The position also contributes to seasonal cocktail development and refinement, maintains bar operations and service standards, and participates in ongoing education and team development. The role requires composure and attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, along with a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a part-time position in New York, NY.

Requirements

Proven experience in a craft cocktail bar or high-level beverage program; experience limited to volume-driven service is not the stated focus.
Strong understanding of classic cocktails, modern techniques, and flavor balance.
Hands-on experience with fresh juice programs, batching, infusions, and seasonal ingredients.
Demonstrated 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.
Physically capable of the role, including standing, lifting, and repetitive motion.
Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Interest in or ability to contribute to mentorship and team development.

Responsibilities

Maintain standards for fresh citrus, juices, syrups, shrubs, and batched cocktails, including proper labeling, dating, and storage.
Prepare or oversee daily mise en place, including fresh juice pressing, garnish preparation, batching, and station organization.
Prepare cocktails to specification using jiggers and appropriate dilution, temperature control, and techniques such as stirring, shaking, and throwing.
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 elevated, detail-driven service by anticipating guest needs and creating a personalized guest journey.
Engage guests through knowledge and storytelling about spirits, vermouths, amari, ingredients, and techniques.
Recommend spirit-forward, low-ABV, zero-proof, and food-pairing options based on guest preferences.
Monitor service pacing and flow to provide seamless service at the bar and in the lounge.
Keep stations clean, organized, efficient, and fully stocked.
Complete opening and closing procedures, attending to preparation levels, pars, and next-day readiness.
Accurately enter orders in the POS, handle cash, and complete 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 refinement.
Share knowledge and support team growth to improve overall bar performance.
Maintain a disciplined, professional presence during high-volume service and take ownership of the bar as a craft environment.