Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
This job post is for 56709, our Cocktail + Vinyl Record Bar in Long Island City, Queens. We are the sister bar of 929.
56709 is a Cocktail + Vinyl Record Bar inspired by Japanese City Pop and Japanese pop culture, located in Long Island City, NY.
From craft cocktails and small bites to vinyl records, music, and art displays, 56709’s goal is to create an intimate and immersive space celebrating Japanese City Pop and J-Pop culture from the Showa and Heisei eras to today.
Responsibilities-
Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests
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Interact with guests, take orders, and serve food and drinks
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Assess guests’ needs and preferences and make appropriate recommendations
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Prepare and organize ingredients for cocktails
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Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
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Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar
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Comply with all food and beverage regulations
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Check guests’ identification and confirm legal drinking age
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Stay guest-focused and consistently provide an excellent guest experience
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Collect payments for food and drinks served
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Maintain knowledge of the cocktail, spirits, and food menus
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Perform opening and closing duties as assigned
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Work closely with the team to maintain 56709’s service standards and atmosphere
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Resume and proven working experience as a bartender
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High school diploma or equivalent education required
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Strong knowledge of spirits
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Classic cocktail knowledge is a must
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Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks
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Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, intimate bar environment
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Strong customer service and communication skills
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Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
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Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
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Ability to learn and memorize food and beverage menus
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Ability to make thoughtful drink recommendations and upsell premium spirits when appropriate
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Basic computer/POS literacy
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Knowledge of Japanese and Asian ingredients is a plus
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Interest in or knowledge of City Pop, J-Pop, Japanese music, or Japanese pop culture is a plus
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Knowledge of Japanese, Mandarin, and/or Cantonese is a plus
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$15/hour plus tips
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Approximately 9–11 hours per shift
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Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be required
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Dining Discount
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Potential Bonuses
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Potential for Growth
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($15.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Ability to Multitask
Adaptability to Changing Environments
Creativity in Drink Preparation
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Time Management Skills
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56709 is the sister bar to 929 and a continuation of its mission—celebrating music, cocktails, and Asian pop culture. Rather than a departure, it’s an evolution: expanding the 929 universe with new themes and flavors while staying rooted in what made 929 special—community, culture, and creativity.
This new concept centers on Japanese pop music, a genre that has profoundly influenced Mando-pop and Canto-pop since the 1970s. We aim to spotlight a variety of Japanese music, with Japanese City Pop as the lead, along with 90s and 2000s J-pop, Japanese R&B, and the vibrant pop culture of the Showa and Heisei eras. Our cocktails, inspired by Japanese ingredients, are each named after a Japanese pop icon whose personality and music inspired their creation. 56709 continues 929’s mission: building community through cocktails and a shared love for Asian pop culture.
