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We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties. To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable. Bartender Responsibilities: Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders. Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials. Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers. Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol. Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked. Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations. Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register. Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment. Developing new cocktail recipes. Bartender Requirements: High school diploma. Additional education, training, certificates, or experience may be required. Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol. Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance. Basic math and computer skills. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Strong task and time management abilities. Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques. Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.
In 2005, sushi chefs Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau met while working at Masa. Shuko was born in 2014, and it is where the combined vision of both chefs is executed daily, in the form of an omakase menu. That vision is one that veers away from the norm of high-end, sushi establishments — both in terms of the chefs' innovative use of ingredients and the hip atmosphere dictated in part by the popular music that pervades the dining room. Shuko brings exciting energy, innovative technique, and New York state produce to a traditional Japanese cuisine that has pervaded the city’s restaurant scene for some time and is now searching for well-rounded, talented Sommeliers to join our team! Our Omakase, tasting menu is priced at $270 per person Responsibilities Collaborate with the General Manager to elevate service standards and enhance the overall dining experience. Manage all aspects of the food and beverage program, focusing on organization, inventory, and quality. Enhance staff knowledge of wine tasting and service, fostering continuous improvement. Coordinate front-of-house actions to ensure seamless collaboration and exceed guest expectations. Lead by example to cultivate a positive, professional team environment based on trust and integrity. Provide coaching and guidance to service team members for ongoing development and engagement. Ensure adherence to restaurant policies and procedures while delivering a warm and welcoming guest experience. Follow and adhere to all standards set for by the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriate Federal/State Liquor Control Boards Requirements Minimum 3 years of fine dining experience as a Sommelier. Demonstrated leadership skills and a genuine passion for food, wine, and hospitality. Strong fundamental knowledge of old world wine regions, producers, and vintages. Sake & Champagne expertise is beneficial. Clear communication and organizational skills. Curiosity and eagerness to expand wine expertise and share knowledge with guests and staff.