Bar Room Server

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Domenico’s Venetian Lounge is looking for a part time Server to be part of the exciting opening staff team; Domenico’s is slated to open for service in early December 2026. 

Domenico’s Venetian Lounge is located on the corners of President and 3rd Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

We are looking for a server who can help with the holistic running and daily operations of a small bar and lounge, working closely with the Domenico’s and Café Mars team.

Our ideal start date is before November 15, 2026.

WHO WE ARE

Domenico D’Avino first arrived from Italy to the corner of 3rd and President in Brooklyn in 1901, right across the street where Domenico’s Venetian Lounge now lives. Named in honor of the founder’s great grandfather and led by the team who brought you Café Mars, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded "unusual Italian” restaurant, Domenico’s Venetian Lounge honors Italian drinking holes of the past. A place where nonno would say, “yes yes.”

Picture a classic red sauce joint and you’ll see a cocktail bar off to the side. This might be where you start your night, quaffing an aperitivo before your table is ready, or it could be where you spend your entire night, drinking in the room and the tunes, and getting a few bites from the kitchen. 

At Domenico’s, we focus on original cocktails that pull from this history and feel fresh in today’s Gowanus. 60s/70s/80s-inspired original cocktails, but also classic highballs and blended Scotch that were popular in historic Italian-American bars. For food, we took inspiration from the Venetian bar food tradition of “cichetti.” Think bar snacks through an unusual lens; pistachios in the shell with Sicilian street food flavors, fried olives stuffed with white chocolate, stuffed shells and pizza bagels.

Domenico’s Venetian Lounge updates the classic Italian bar using a modern lens, but still dripping in neon, carpeted, with live music and a player piano in the background. You can order a Cutty Sark or a Harvey Wallbanger and we won’t bat an eyelash, and you can also get a Caesar Martini or pasta salad on a stick. It’s an upscale place that’s not uptight. A place where you can wear your fancy pants, or feel fancy in your regular pants. A lot of throwback red sauce joints have opened, but we don’t want to forget about the red sauce bar, so that’s why we opened our version: Domenico’s Venetian Lounge.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Guest Service

• Greet, seat, and check in with guests throughout their visit, setting a warm tone and friendly tone
• Present menu items, answer questions, and make recommendations on cocktails, wine, and small plates
• Take accurate food and drink orders and enter them into the POS
• Deliver food and drinks promptly, checking in for quality and satisfaction
• Handle bill presentation, payment processing, and check splitting
• Address guest concerns calmly and loop in management when needed

Bussing & Floor Maintenance 

• Clear and reset tables promptly between guests
• Maintain clean, organized dining and bar areas throughout service
• Restock service stations (napkins, silverware, glassware) as needed
• Support with seating flow during busy periods
• Support bringing up ice and supplies from the basement as needed
• Help with cleaning, bathroom maintenance, vacuuming etc.

Food Prep & Small Plates Support

• Assist with basic prep for small plates (chopping, plating, portioning) under kitchen guidance
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards for all prep and cooking tasks
• Communicate with kitchen on ticket timing, special requests, and allergies
• Maintain cleanliness of any prep or expo areas used

Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with bartenders and kitchen staff to ensure smooth, well-timed service
• Communicate 86'd items, delays, or guest needs across the team in real time
• Support the piano player's set on Friday/Saturday nights by keeping service low-key and unobtrusive during performances
• Assist with opening/closing side work as assigned

Qualifications 

• Prior experience in hospitality in NYC is preferred   
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-role environment (front-of-house and light back-of-house)
• Familiarity with Italian cuisine/small plates a plus
• Ability to work nights/weekends per your Wed–Sun hours
• Is kind!