Front of House Staff

Location:
The Eighth
132 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Opus Hospitality is hiring FOH staff for our new experiential and stylish cocktail bar opening in Chelsea. We’re looking for candidates with prior high-volume cocktail or nightlife experience. Speed, situational awareness, and clear communication are required.

Support staff should be comfortable flexing between barback, busser, and food runner duties depending on the needs of the night. Flex candidates (barback/busser and server/host) will be given preference.

Open roles:

• Cocktail Servers
• Bartenders
• Bussers
• Barbacks
• Hosts
• Flex roles (priority): barback/busser and server/host

Responsibilities by role:

Cocktail Servers

• Manage a cocktail section: greet, guide the experience, take orders, and pace rounds
• Speak confidently to cocktail and spirit selections (ingredients, flavor profiles, modifiers)
• Keep checks accurate and organized in a high-volume environment
• Maintain table standards: water, glassware, clearing, and resets throughout service
• Coordinate with bartenders to time rounds and prevent ticket pileups

• Execute high-volume cocktail service with speed and consistency
• Strong working knowledge of classic cocktails and spirits, plus ability to learn house specs quickly
• Manage ticket volume cleanly while maintaining hospitality at the bar
• Maintain bar mise en place: prep, restocking, cleanliness, and organization throughout service
• Coordinate with barback and management to keep service paced and controlled
• Complete opening/closing sidework, breakdown, and end-of-night resets

Bussers

• Clear and reset tables quickly and cleanly, with minimal disruption to guests
• Pre-bus continuously to keep service moving
• Stock service stations (napkins, water, glassware, silverware, sanitizer supplies)
• Support food running and table maintenance during peak periods
• Execute opening/closing sidework and end-of-night breakdown

• Keep the bar stocked and functional through high-volume service
• Ice runs, glassware restock, liquor/beer/wine restock, garnish backups, tools reset
• Maintain bar cleanliness (stations, mats, trash, dish flow)
• Support bartender setup/closeout: prep, breakdown, restocking, and organization

Hosts

• Run the door: greet guests, manage arrivals, and set the tone for the room
• Manage the waitlist accurately and communicate realistic quote times
• Pace seating intentionally based on bar capacity and server readiness
• Coordinate with servers, bartenders, and management to prevent bottlenecks
• Handle guest questions, special requests, and light guest recovery with calm confidence
• Keep the entry area organized, clean, and presentable throughout service
• Support transitions during peak periods (menus, directing guests, coat checks if applicable)

Flex roles (given preference)

• Barback/Busser flex: able to shift between bar support and floor support based on volume
• Server/Host flex: able to host (greeting, waitlist, pacing seating) and transition into service as needed

Qualifications (all roles):

• Prior experience in a cocktail bar, nightlife venue, or high-volume restaurant strongly preferred
• Strong sense of urgency and situational awareness
• Clear communication and team-first mindset
• Reliable and punctual with open availability for nights/weekends (late-night shifts)
• Physically able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and stay on your feet for long shifts
• Must follow NYC health and safety standards and responsible alcohol service practices

To apply, please submit a resume and include:

• The role(s) you’re applying for
• Your availability
• Applications with headshots are welcome and will be prioritized!