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One White Street is looking for a Head Bartender!

One White Street is a neighborhood restaurant in downtown New York City from Chef Austin Johnson. Located in a historic Tribeca townhouse, One White Street is a place to feel at home.

Our address, 1 White Street, is a footnote in the decades-long love story of one of rock music’s most legendary couples. In the 1970’s, it was the subject of a press conference in which a British musician, facing immigration issues, announced the creation of a conceptual country—one devoid of land or boundaries, and welcome to everyone.

This idea, of a place that is open to and accepting of all, embodies the essence of hospitality. And though the country itself was merely a concept, its founding premise lives on.

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The Head Bartender will work closely with the Wine Director to take ownership over the Bar Program including the following responsibilities:

• New cocktail R&D
• Staff education
• Training new bartenders and enforcing service standards
• Inventory Management
• Assisting with ordering, working with distributors and bringing on new products

General Description:

Bartenders are responsible for all aspects of the guest experience at the bar, including greetings, menu sales, bar maintenance and development, overall guest satisfaction and happiness, fond farewells and maintaining a general command of the food and beverage menu.

You will work to prepare consistently excellent beverages and provide impeccable hospitality to each of our guests, working specifically with each individual need to curate the best experience possible.

Key Responsibilities:

Service

• Set up the bar in an organized manner, batching cocktails, stocking lowboys, and cutting garnish as necessary
• Take care of 4 bar seats, including entire guest experience from the welcome, food and beverage order, coursing out the meal, and table maintenance, to ensuring an accurate check and a warm goodbye
• Maintain warmth and hospitality in all correspondence with guests
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard and house recipes
• Check identification of all customers who appear under 30 to verify they are of legal drinking age prior to serving them
• Communicate with the kitchen to manage timing of courses, any guest feedback, etc.
• Deal with guest complaints by finding a way to say yes; involve the manager on duty as needed
• Accurately report cash and credit card tips and contribute to tip pool as applicable
• Maintain sanitation to DOH standards; Keep work area clean and organized
• Update knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities
• Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible

Menu Knowledge

• Maintain an understanding of OWS food menu and have the ability to clearly describe our offerings
• Have a grasp of OWS’ beverage program and be able to summarize our philosophy and identify our different offerings
• Understand different types of allergy restrictions and help communicate potential issues to floor and kitchen staff

Brand

• Understand and communicate OWS values and brand philosophy to guests and staff to set the tone for a positive work environment
• Promote the OWS vision while establishing us as an innovator within our industry
• Stay actively involved in OWS publicity opportunities and community outreach
• “Walk the talk” with who we are and what we stand for internally and externally

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Show a desire to learn about wine and develop within our company
• Demonstrate good organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Exude excellence in hospitality
• Adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Be self-driven, results-oriented, and a have passion for excellence
• Effectively communicate through email, phone, video, and in person
• Stay up to date and passionate about culinary trends in the United States and abroad

Experience/Education

• Minimum 1+ yrs of bartending experience in a restaurant
• Bachelor’s degree or certification in a Hospitality related field or equivalent experience
• TIPS certification preferred
• Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs
• Proficient in a variety of technology systems, especially Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and POS systems
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential functions
• Ability to perform essential job functions when working under stress, in fast-paced environments
• Polished personal presentation: grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook

Reports to: General Manager, Wine Director

Location: Manhattan (TriBeCa), NY

Key relationships: Restaurant service team

Employment Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Tip Eligible: Yes

Bartending Skills

Beverage Service

Beverage Knowledge

Beverage Menu Design