Bartender

Bartender – Elder

Elder is seeking passionate, hospitality-driven Bartenders to join our  Front of House team.

Elder is a British Indian chophouse concept from Chef Sujan Sarkar, blending bold Indian flavors with the warmth, sophistication, and timeless hospitality of a classic chophouse. We are building a team of professionals who are passionate about hospitality, beverage excellence, and creating memorable guest experiences.

This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting opening and help establish the service culture, standards, and guest experience from day one.

The Bartender role at Elder is a pooled-tip position focused on delivering exceptional beverage service, hospitality, and guest engagement. This role is responsible for crafting cocktails, supporting beverage service throughout the dining room, and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient bar environment.

We are looking for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments and are committed to delivering polished, thoughtful service.

This is an exciting opportunity for growth within a dynamic and expanding hospitality group.

• Deliver warm, polished, and personalized guest experiences at the bar and throughout service
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages with consistency and precision
• Maintain full knowledge of all food and beverage offerings, including ingredients, preparation, and pairings
• Guide guests through beverage selections with confidence, including cocktails, whiskey, wine, and premium spirits
• Ensure all beverages are prepared and served efficiently and accurately
• Support beverage service across all dining room areas as needed
• Assist with service prep including juicing, syrups, garnishes, batching, and bar mise en place
• Complete opening, closing, and side work according to company standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all bar stations, tools, glassware, and storage areas
• Properly clean, polish, and maintain service ware and glassware
• Operate POS system confidently for order entry and payment processing
• Communicate effectively with FOH and BOH teams to ensure seamless service
• Responsibly serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with company standards and NYC regulations
• Participate in regular deep cleaning and uphold NYCDOH sanitation standards
• Maintain professionalism, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude throughout service
• Contribute ideas that improve systems, workflow, and overall guest experience
• Adhere to grooming, uniform, and service standards

• 3+ years of bartending or relevant hospitality experience preferred
• Upscale dining, steakhouse, or fine dining experience preferred
• Strong cocktail knowledge with experience in classic and modern cocktails
• Knowledge of whiskey, wine, and premium spirits preferred
• Strong hospitality mindset with genuine warmth and professionalism
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized under pressure
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Passion for food, beverage, and hospitality

This role requires standing and moving for extended periods, frequent bending and reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job duties may evolve based on operational needs. This description is intended to reflect the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive.