LEAD BARTENDER (FULL TIME)

Lead Bartender Position

Union Square EventsMoss is a private members' club offering a refined yet welcoming dining experience. Our approach to hospitality is thoughtful, detail-driven, and rooted in collaboration across culinary, beverage, and service teams.

We have an opening for a full time Lead Bartender position.

Location: Moss - 520 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10036. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Full availability is required. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Two years of NYC bartending experience is required.

Lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of the bar program.

Develop and maintain a thoughtful, seasonally relevant cocktail program aligned with the club's philosophy.

Assist management with beverage purchasing, receiving, inventory, storage, and organization.

Maintain appropriate inventory levels while helping to control beverage costs, waste, breakage, and variance.

Assist with inventory counting.

Maintain bar equipment and systems and identify operational needs proactively.

Establish clear expectations for preparation, service, cleanliness, organization, and guest engagement

Fixed Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Job Summary

Prepares and serves beverages to guests in bar area in a friendly, courteous and timely manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Adheres to state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.

Sets up assigned bars; requisitions and stocks all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce.

Maintains stock, prepares, cures and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality.

Greets guests in a courteous, friendly manner.

Takes and/or processes orders for drinks; mixes, garnishes and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes; practices prudent portion control.

Checks guests at the bar for proper identification.

Detects and acts upon guest inebriation as trained. Demonstrates knowledge of liquor laws.

Receives cash from guests, makes change, verifies validity of charges, records charges and ensures vouchers are properly executed.

Locks up and stores all beverage product, food, equipment items, deposits and cash drops; secures bank.

Performs general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keeps work area clean and organized.

Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in the bar area.

Washes and sterilizes stemware.

Performs other duties as assigned.