Bartender

Bartender · Champers Social Club
Location: Champers Social Club, SoHo, New York
Reports To: Floor Manager
Works With: Senior Bartenders, Servers & Barbacks
Schedule: Full or Part-Time, Hourly

ABOUT CHAMPERS
Champers Social Club is SoHo’s boutique Champagne bar and all-day café, pouring a curated selection of bubbles alongside delicious bites. We blend an upscale, high-energy atmosphere with approachable luxury, a curated Champagne and cocktail program, and a highly stylized guest experience.

Champers is part of Festive & Co, a family of retail and hospitality concepts that includes Feste, led by husband-and-wife team Brenna Gilbert and Andrew McCaughan. Our leadership brings decades of experience from LVMH, Anthropologie, URBN, USHG, and Shake Shack.

But what we’re proudest of is simpler: people come back. A glass at the bar, dinner with friends, or a night to celebrate, we want every guest to feel like a regular.

THE ROLE
We’re looking for skilled, hospitable Bartenders to keep the Champers bar the energized heart of the room. You’ll pour Champagne, craft our cocktails to spec, and make every guest at the bar feel like a regular.

You’ll work alongside our Senior Bartenders, who lead bar training and inventory, and keep drinks moving for the dining room. Bartenders are hourly and tip pool eligible.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Craft & Product
• Cocktail Specs: Make every cocktail to spec, with consistent pours and beautiful presentation.
• Champagne & Wine: Learn our Champagne, sparkling wine, and wine programs, including how to present our flights.
• Recommendations: Guide guests to the right glass through natural, educated recommendations.

Bar Hospitality
• Behind the Bar: Deliver warm, engaging service to bar guests and keep the energy right all shift.
• Service Bar: Keep drinks moving to the dining room quickly and accurately.
• Responsible Service: Card guests, follow our alcohol policy, and bring in a manager whenever a guest may be overserved.

Standards & Teamwork
• Bar Setup: Set up, stock, and break down the bar, keeping it clean, organized, and spotless.
• Inventory Support: Help Senior Bartenders with inventory counts, par levels, and logging waste and breakage accurately.
• Events: Support private events and large parties, prepping ahead so drinks flow smoothly.
• Teamwork: Communicate clearly with servers, barbacks, and managers throughout service.

WHAT YOU BRING
• Bartending experience, ideally in an upscale cocktail bar or restaurant
• Knowledge of classic cocktails and an interest in Champagne and wine
• Speed, accuracy, and composure in a fast-paced environment
• Responsible alcohol service certification, such as TIPS, preferred
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours or the length of a full shift
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Navigate stairs safely and regularly throughout the shift
• Carry cases of wine, ice, and glassware, including up and down stairs to our Champagne cellar and storage
• Bend, reach, and work in a fast-paced bar with wet floors
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

JOIN THE TEAM
Hospitality is the whole job here. We look for people who notice the details, love making someone’s night, and want to build something special with us as Festive & Co grows. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet.

Champagne for the people.

Festive & Co is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to building a team that reflects the neighborhoods and guests we serve.