Bartender - Le Chai - New York

About Us We are seeking experienced, hospitality-driven Bartenders to join our award-winning portfolio in New York City, including Carversteak, Rosevale Cocktail Room, and Starchild Rooftop, all located within the iconic Civilian Hotel. This is more than a role behind the bar, it is an opportunity to become part of a storytelling-driven hospitality experience, where every cocktail, every interaction, and every detail contributes to something far greater than service alone. At Carver Road Hospitality, we pride ourselves on creating environments that blend culinary excellence, thoughtful design, and elevated energy. We are looking for individuals who naturally embody that same spirit—bartenders who are not only technically skilled, but intuitive hosts who can read a room, anticipate guest needs, and deliver moments that feel both personal and unforgettable. Position Summary The Bartender is responsible for executing an elevated beverage program with precision, consistency, and refined hospitality. This role blends technical craft with intuitive guest engagement, delivering a seamless bar and lounge experience while upholding the highest standards of product integrity, service excellence, and operational discipline. Duties and Responsibilities • Execute all cocktails with precision, adhering strictly to recipe specifications, proper technique, dilution, and temperature control., • Maintain the integrity of fresh juices, house-made syrups, infusions, and batched cocktails, including proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation., • Prepare and maintain daily mise en place, including fresh juice pressing, garnish preparation, batching, and station organization., • Monitor quality of all ingredients, proactively addressing oxidation, spoilage, or inconsistencies., • Maintain organized liquor displays, proper par levels, and overall bar readiness at all times., • Deliver elevated, detail-driven service while anticipating guest needs and creating a personalized experience., • Engage guests through strong product knowledge and storytelling, including spirits, vermouths, amari, and cocktail techniques., • Provide thoughtful recommendations across all beverage offerings, including spirit-forward, low-ABV, and zero-proof options, as well as food pairings., • Conduct full bar and lounge service, including taking orders, entering into POS, and delivering food and beverages., • Solicit and communicate allergy and dietary restrictions with accuracy and care., • Maintain awareness of service flow and pacing to ensure a seamless guest experience., • Ensure cleanliness and organization of the bar, bar area, and surrounding service spaces at all times., • Adhere to all Department of Health standards and alcohol service regulations., • Accurately complete POS transactions, cash handling, and end-of-shift financial procedures., • Execute opening and closing duties, including side work and next-day readiness., • Communicate effectively with Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams to ensure timely and accurate service., • Report any equipment issues, breakage, or operational concerns promptly to management., • Attend and actively participate in pre-service meetings and ongoing training., • Participate in ongoing education, including tastings, product knowledge, and technique development., • Maintain a polished, professional presence and contribute positively to a high-performance team environment. Our Ideal Candidate • Proven experience in a fine dining, craft cocktail, or high-level beverage program (not solely volume-driven)., • Strong understanding of classic cocktails, modern techniques, and flavor balance., • Experience working with fresh juice programs, batching, infusions, and seasonal ingredients., • Demonstrates precision, cleanliness, and discipline behind the bar without sacrificing speed., • Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment., • Strong communication skills with a hospitality-first mindset., • Must be able to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods of time., • Role may include repetitive motion., • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role. Carver Road Hospitality reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion.

Job Description A quintessential West Village modern bar & grill is seeking a hands on, guest facing General Manager to lead one of downtown Manhattan’s most dynamic dining rooms. Rooted in classic New York charm, this restaurant blends old-school hospitality, a vibrant bar scene, timeless energy, and the perfect martini. Reporting directly to ownership, the GM will serve as the visible leader of the floor, preserving the restaurant’s character while driving operational excellence, financial performance, and delivering three-star service in a two-star setting. Key Responsibilities • Full oversight of all day-to-day restaurant operations, • Serve as the primary and highly visible floor leader with an impeccable, warm dining room presence, • Set and maintain exceptionally high service and guest expectations, • Drive a culture of detail-oriented execution across every shift, • Own full P&L accountability including revenue growth, labor management, purchasing, and COGS control, • Oversee purchasing strategy and cost management to protect margins without compromising quality, • Lead all FOH operations while ensuring seamless collaboration with BOH leadership, • Recruit, mentor, and retain a polished, hospitality-driven service team, • Cultivate VIP relationships and build a strong base of repeat clientele, • Partner closely with ownership on strategic growth initiatives, • Ensure compliance with DOH, liquor authority, and all regulatory standards Ideal Candidate • 5+ years of GM or senior leadership experience in NYC, • Demonstrated ownership of P&L, purchasing, and cost controls, • Background in upscale-casual, brasserie, steakhouse, or bar-forward concepts, • Strong beverage acumen including classic cocktails and wine knowledge, • Naturally hospitable with a refined yet approachable leadership style, • Highly detail-oriented and operationally disciplined, • Calm, confident presence who thrives in a high-energy dining room

• Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues, • Competitive Pay, • Paid Time Off, • Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling, • Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv, • Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more, • 401(k) plan options available, • Bonus earning opportunities, • Growth potential opportunities, • Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores About Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way. Job Overview The Bartender's primary responsibility is to provide caring hospitality in a full-service restaurant environment by preparing and serving alcoholic beverages according to company, Health Department, and State and Federal regulations. Essential Functions • Adhere to company policy and State and Federal regulations regarding service of alcohol including taking all steps necessary to ensure proper age of all persons consuming alcohol served on the premises and refusing to serve any person who appears to be intoxicated or might become intoxicated from consuming additional alcohol, • Follow Food Division Standards and Best Practices and maintain work area/equipment in accordance with Health Department, • Prepare and present all beverages following recipes and merchandising standards, • Possess a strong working knowledge of wine, beer, and the varieties of alcohol, • Educate, sample, and serve customers food and beverage, • Service multiple customers and communicate customer requests or concerns to manager on duty, • Account for all product served by balancing and recording all sales, turning in accountability forms, charge slips, and cash, • Operate POS system to ring in customer orders and control the flow of cash, • Open and close area following appropriate checklist, verifying completion with Manager on Duty prior to leaving the area, • High School Diploma or equivalent required, • 3-5 years related experience, • Must be at least 21 years old to serve alcohol., • Previous restaurant/hospitality experience is preferred., • Bartending certifications and training are preferred., • Ability to effectively plan and execute strategies., • Ability to monitor and maneuver workflow to achieve priorities., • Requires periods of walking, standing, hearing, talking, reaching with extended arms, crouching and climbing ladders., • Frequent use of computers and other office equipment., • Must be able to use a calculator and make change using American monetary units., • Requires close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus., • Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs. This job description is not all inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. - including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury - is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.