Head Bartender

Head Bartender

Le Sixth is a high-end French bistro recently opened in the heart of the West Village by a four-time Michelin-starred chef debuting his first restaurant in New York City. A deeply personal project, Le Sixth brings the chef's fine-dining pedigree into an approachable neighborhood setting. Located on Sixth Avenue at Washington Place, the restaurant is conceived as a love letter to classic French bistro culture — pairing the refinement of fine dining with the warmth and familiarity of a neighborhood establishment. Guests can expect timeless French cuisine served in an intimate downtown setting. In cooperation with the General Manager, we are looking for a Head Bartender to help build and run the bar program from the ground up.

Role Overview

• Be on the service team behind the bar and lead by example in all areas of bartending and guest service
• Design and maintain a balanced, profitable, and seasonal cocktail menu
• Train and mentor bartenders & barbacks
• Oversee prep systems, par levels, and ordering
• Work with ownership/management on costing and inventory
• Build and update specs, prep lists, and SOPs for all bar items
• Plan and oversee daily/weekly prep:
• Manage inventory & ordering:
• Work with GM & Ownership to:

• • Hit COGS targets and margins
  • Introduce new products/brands in a thoughtful way Support menu costing and simple reporting

Service & Leadership

• Lead the bar during service:

  • Set the pace, standard, and tone every shift

  • Ensure all cocktails are to spec, consistent, and on time

• Train and coach bar team:

  • Run tastings, technique sessions, and menu education

  • Give clear, constructive feedback and support growth

• Partner with General Manager to:

  • Align service standards between bar and floor

  • Keep communication tight during busy service

  • Handle guest issues with calm, hospitality-first judgment

• Maintain DOH and safety standards:

  • Cleanliness, labeling, storage, and checklists for opening/closing

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in hospitality (restaurants, bars, hotels), with at least 3+ years behind the bar in busy, cocktail-forward environments

• Proven experience developing cocktail programs:

  • You've created or co-created menus, not just followed specs

• Experience training bartenders and barbacks:

  • Comfortable teaching recipes, technique, and service standards

• Solid grasp of:

  • Classic cocktails & spirits

  • Prep workflows and batching

  • Basic inventory, ordering, and cost awareness

• Organized, reliable, and calm under pressure

• Professional communication with owners, managers, and teammates

• Night and weekend availability (holidays as needed)

Nice to have (but not required):

• Experience with French Spirits
• Sommelier Experience
• Interest in low-ABV, N/A, and food-pairing cocktail design
• Basic comfort with spreadsheets/POS reports for inventory & costing

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a cocktail and bar program from the ground up. We are looking for serious food and beverage professional, interested in a long-term position.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Le Sixth does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Le Sixth is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($15.00) plus tips

Required Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Time Management

Customer Service Orientation

Adaptability

Creativity in Cocktail Design