This job post is for our new location in Midtown East, Manhattan.
929 is a Cocktail + Vinyl Record Bar inspired by Canto-Pop & Mando-Pop, located in Midtown Manhattan, NY.
From craft cocktails and small bites to music and art displays, 929’s goal is to create an immersive space for the celebration of Cantonese and Mandarin pop music from the 1980s and beyond. Sipping a cocktail inspired by Chinese ingredients while jamming to music playing on vinyl and browsing the music memorabilia collection in the space is what we would love to see our guests doing. We believe in celebration, introduction, and, most importantly, preservation of the pop culture we grew up with.
Responsibilities
- Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for customers
- Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks
- Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
- Prepare ingredients for cocktails
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations
- Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age
- Stay guest-focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Collect payments for food and drinks served
- Perform opening and closing duties as assigned
Skills
- Resume and proven working experience as a bartender
- High school or equivalent education required.
- Great knowledge of spirits
- Classic cocktail knowledge is a must
- Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
- Computer literacy
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
- Ability to serve and memorize food options
- Ability to upsell customers from shelf to premium brands
- NY Food Protection Certificate is a must
- NY ATAP Certificate is a plus
- Knowledge of Asian ingredients is a plus
- Knowledge of Mandarin and/or Cantonese is a plus
Salary & Schedule
- $15/hour plus tips
- 9-10 hour shift
Benefits
- Dining Discount
- Potential for Growth
