Cedric's at The Shed is looking for a Bartender to join their growing team! Cedric's draws on the creativity and inventive spirit of The Shed, offering a welcoming and casual experience for locals and visitors alike. Cedric's is a bar located in the lobby of The Shed, the Hudson Yards arts center along The Highline. Accessible via a street-level entrance on West 30th Street, we serve a menu of daytime and evening fare including cocktails, craft beer, wine, and coffee, accompanied by shareable bites, sandwiches, and salads.
Who you are:
An integral member of the restaurant's Service team, the Bartender/Cashier has a basic knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage selections and constantly delivers excellence and hospitality. The Bartender is responsible for the production of all beverage orders for the mobile bar and must have a high level of food and menu knowledge to be able to support the team on the floor, answer questions from guests regarding beverage selections, and be a leader on the Service team.
What you'll do:
- Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for all guests at the bar
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of specialty and classic cocktails (ingredients, specs, build), wine, beer, and beverage offerings
- Maintains fluency in all menu items and ingredients with the ability to suggest beverage pairings
- Follows proper steps of service with grace, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including the seating area
- Communicates effectively with staff members, management, and the kitchen during service
What we need from you:
- 1+ years of cashier experience
- Experience in a fast-paced restaurant bar or bar environment is a plus
- Passion for wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages
- English fluency and additional languages are preferred, but not required
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Ability to balance & carry multiple plates, glass racks, and or/glasses, and lift objects up to 30 lbs.
What you'll get from us:
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Hourly rate of $15+ tips
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
- Paid Parental Leave
- 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
- Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
- Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health
- Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future Generous Employee Referral Program
- Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund