Bartender

3 years

QUALITY ITALIAN is seeking experienced Full and Part Time Bartenders to join our team!

Position Summary: As a Bartender at Quality Italian, you will be the face of our restaurant and responsible for delivering a premium guest experience with professionalism, hospitality, and deep knowledge of our food and beverage menu. This position requires a polished demeanor, attention to detail, cocktail making skills, ability to keep pace with high volume, and a passion for food, wine, spirits, and impeccable service.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years bartending in an upscale or fine-dining restaurant preferred.
• Experience in high volume NYC restaurants.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.
• Full availability including weekends.
• Ability to efficiently make cocktails and beverages to our recipes and standards.
• Guide guests through the menu, share specials, answer questions, and accurately enter orders into the POS system.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and anticipate guests needs, offering recommendations and upselling when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar and adhere to all sanitation and appearance standards.
• Process payments and handle cash/credit transactions responsibly.
• Collaborate with team members and support a positive work environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Benefits Include:

• Enhanced Mental Health & Health Care options for all employees, FT/PT without weekly contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision options with Cigna for FT employees
• Transit and Parking Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Dining Discounts & Staff Meals

All candidates must have availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

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Quality Branded is a group of upscale restaurants, which are owned or managed by father-son restaurateurs Alan and Michael Stillman with chef Craig Koketsu, including the flagship location of Smith and Wollensky, Quality Meats, Quality Italian New York & Denver, Zou Zous & Chez Zou, Quality Bistro, Bad Roman, Twin Tails, San Sabino, and Don Angie. Quality Branded provides equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment.

Compensation: Hourly ($16.50) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Bartending Skills

Cocktail Making

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Positive Attitude

Adaptability

Work Ethic

High Volume Bartending

Spirits Knowledge

Team Player

Beverage Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Multitasking

Cash Handling

Problem Solving

Beverage Knowledge

Professionalism

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