
Cicchetti is seeking a bartender who is serious about hospitality, fast on their feet, and genuinely excited by Italian drinking culture. Our bar program is built around aperitivo, spritzes, bespoke cocktails, amari, vermouth, and a tightly considered wine list with a strong Italian focus. We are looking for someone who can move with precision, warmth, and calm under pressure, while helping create a bar that feels both elegant and alive.
What the role involves
You will be responsible for executing cocktails consistently, serving wine with confidence and care, maintaining a clean and organized bar, and delivering hospitality that feels attentive rather than scripted. This role requires both technical ability and strong floor awareness. You should know how to manage a rush, read a room, communicate with the team, and keep standards high without becoming rigid.
Responsibilities
Prepare and serve cocktails, spritzes, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks with consistency and speed
Maintain deep knowledge of the cocktail list, wine list, spirits, aperitivi, amari, and featured products
Guide guests through the menu with confidence, including pairings and style descriptions
Set up, break down, clean, stock, and organize the bar before, during, and after service
Follow house recipes, batching systems, prep standards, and service steps exactly
Monitor inventory, flag low stock of products
Work closely with the floor and kitchen teams to keep service smooth and guest-focused
Handle cash and POS accurately
Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and responsible alcohol service standards at all times
What we’re looking for
Previous bartending experience in a fast-paced restaurant or cocktail bar
Strong hospitality instincts and real comfort speaking with guests
Interest in Italian wine, aperitivo culture, regional products, and thoughtful low-intervention beverage programs
Ability to multitask under pressure without losing composure or attention to detail
Strong sense of personal responsibility, cleanliness, punctuality, and teamwork
Ability to stand for long periods, lift inventory, and work nights, weekends, and holidays
Wine knowledge is a plus; curiosity and willingness to learn are essential
Ideal candidate
The right person for this role is not just making drinks. They are helping shape the feeling of the room. They care about rhythm, precision, and generosity. They can be polished without being stiff, and warm without being performative. They understand that real hospitality means discipline behind the scenes and ease in front of the guest.
Compensation
Hourly pay plus tips, based on experience.
To apply
Please send a short note about yourself, your experience, and why Cicchetti interests you.
Based in Bedstuy a plus, serious candidates only.
185 Howard Avenue, Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, 11233, New York

Italian small plates wine bar • 1-10 Employees
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Cicchetti BK is a small, thoughtful Italian wine bar opening in Bed-Stuy, built around simple, well-executed food, good wine, and a calm, respectful work environment. We’re a small team by design. That means no chaos, no shouting, and no e
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