F&B Guest Attendant (Bartender) - Seasonal
About the Role
As an F&B Guest Attendant (Bartender) at The Standard, East Village, you will become part of an exceptional team that will provide exceptional service across several restaurants and terraces within the hotel. Your love of creating memorable experiences will help you create an environment where you will not only delight our guests but also excite and surprise them to create the ultimate experience, that is anything but Standard!
You will of course be passionate about service, with an exceptional working knowledge of bar operations and sequence of service; along with an appreciation of great food, quality wines, champagne, and spirits in order to guide and make recommendations to guests based on their preferences. The team will also service events throughout the hotel.
Finally, and most importantly, you will be a host, making our guests feel welcome whilst they visit The Standard and our energetic and vibrant city; so, you will need to be highly social, upbeat, and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy environment and can manage multiple tasks and guest with ease.
What We’re Looking For
While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic, and engaging. You will intrinsically understand the unique microcosm and the context of our venues and the city you represent.
While prior experience in a similar role is always useful all are welcome at the Standard; you will have however an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests that enable us to not only preempt needs but foresee desires. In addition to this, you will also need….
- Prior experience as an F&B Guest Attendant (Bartender) with the ability to engage and connect with a wide range of guests from different backgrounds, ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ boutique hotel, destination cocktail bar, or similar busy city bar
- Can provide classic cocktail service without the use of reference materials, including knowing measurements and preparations of both in-house cocktails and common cocktails from memory
- In addition to those with experience we are actively seeking candidates with a diverse range of lifestyle skills and welcome applications from those in the arts, music, and entertainment industries
- To be a confident F&B Guest Attendant (Bartender) you will need a basic understanding of spirits and wine as well as an appreciation for food
- Prior experience using a POS is advantageous, however, full training will be given
- To be highly social, motivated, and proactive; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
- A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to work shifts, including weekends and nights
- TIPS certified
We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be a F&B Guest Attendant (Bartender), we would love to hear from you!
All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligible work in the US. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.
About Our Benefits
- $16.00/hour (no tip credit) plus tips
- Competitive Insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
- Complimentary Meals on duty
- Uniform Provided
- 401k with Company Match
- Employee Rates across all Standard properties
- F&B Discounts
- Recruitment Referral Bonus
- Regular Employee Appreciation Events
- On the Job Training
- Transfer and Promotion Opportunities
- Manager In Training Program
- And a Fun Work Environment!
The salary ranges reflect a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, and other business and organizational needs. It is not guaranteed for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position.
About The Standard, East Village
The Standard, East Village opened in 2012 and has become a neighborhood favorite in New York’s iconic East Village. Located off Cooper Square in one of New York’s most vibrant, artistic neighborhoods, The Standard, East Village is cozy, charming, and eccentric in equal measure—very much in the spirit of its surroundings. You enter the 21-story tower through an original tenement-style building before ascending to unparalleled views of Manhattan.
With options as unique as our neighborhood, The Standard, East Village has venues to suit every taste. Our bustling street-side, all-day Café Standard serves guests and neighbors from breakfast to late night. Tucked away off the Bowery, our Garden offers al fresco drinking in the summer months and a heated yurt village in the winter months. Inside, NO BAR offers a dash of camp, a strong beat, and stronger cocktails.
At the heart of our hotels are of course of people who through their vibrancy and energy bring our properties to life. We are now seeking to cast a team of diverse and dynamic individuals that will capture the very essence of the Standard East Village to join our team as a F&B Guest Attendant (Bartender).
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