Bartender

Bartender/Server Position (Hybrid)

Highball LTD | New York, NY

Employment Status: Part-Time | Non-Exempt
Schedule: 1–3 shifts per week
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Reports To: General Manager

Availability Requirements

• Required: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after 2:30 PM.

• Preferred: Monday and Friday availability.

• Employees will be regularly scheduled in both bartending and serving roles based on business needs.

About Highball

Highball LTD is the newest project from the team behind PDT (Please Don't Tell), Mixteca, and Kees. Located on the 11th floor in Midtown Manhattan, Highball celebrates classic cocktails with a nod to the golden age of train travel, offering a unique speakeasy-inspired experience.

Position Summary

Hospitality comes first at Highball.

We are seeking a warm, engaging, and hospitality-driven Bartender/Server who genuinely enjoys taking care of people. While cocktail knowledge and technical skills are important, we value personality, attentiveness, teamwork, and the ability to create memorable guest experiences above all else.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable behind the bar and on the dining room floor, understands the importance of anticipating guest needs, and takes pride in delivering thoughtful, personalized service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, genuine hospitality to every guest.

• Anticipate guest needs and create welcoming, memorable experiences.

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Provide knowledgeable food and beverage service at the bar and tables.

• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked service areas.

• Accurately enter orders, process payments, and communicate with the team.

• Complete opening, closing, and assigned side work.

• Support teammates, private events, and large parties as needed.

• Follow all sanitation, safety, and responsible alcohol service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bartending experience in an upscale or high-volume environment.

• Previous full-service restaurant serving experience.

• Strong cocktail, spirits, wine, and food knowledge.

• A genuine passion for hospitality and connecting with guests.

• Positive attitude, adaptability, and a team-first mentality.

• TIPS certification required; NYC Food Protection or ServSafe preferred.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after 2:30 PM.

This is a true hybrid role. Applicants must be willing and able to work both bartending and serving shifts.