Cocktail Bartender Job Openings - NYC
Week of August 24, 2026
Eleven Madison Park
This is one of the standout bartender openings of the year.
Eleven Madison Park is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the world, with a long history of Michelin recognition, international acclaim and setting the standard for modern fine dining in New York.
For bartenders, this is the kind of opportunity that can be genuinely career-defining — a chance to work inside an elite hospitality environment where precision, beverage knowledge, service and attention to detail are expected at the highest level.
For experienced bartenders ready to challenge themselves and add one of New York’s most respected institutions to their résumé, this is an opening worth serious attention.
Bartender
Double Knot - NYC
One of Philadelphia’s most celebrated modern Japanese concepts has officially arrived in New York.
From restaurateur Michael Schulson, Double Knot NYC is a sprawling, two-level Midtown izakaya built around sushi, sashimi, robatayaki, inventive cocktails and sake. The 350+ seat destination pairs a lively upstairs cocktail and sushi bar with the more intimate underground Amber Room — creating one of the more ambitious new hospitality openings in the city.
For hospitality professionals looking to be part of a major new concept with serious energy behind it, Double Knot is one to know.
Bartender
Few restaurants in New York have earned the kind of acclaim Semma has.
Chef Vijay Kumar’s deeply personal celebration of Southern Indian cuisine holds a Michelin star, was named to The New York Times’ 100 Best Restaurants, and earned Kumar the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York State. Semma has also been recognized by North America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Rooted in the traditions of Tamil Nadu, the restaurant has become one of the city’s most distinctive dining destinations — making an opportunity to join the team especially noteworthy.
BartenderSemma
Week of August 17, 2026
Please Don’t Tell
Hidden behind the phone booth inside Crif Dogs, Please Don’t Tell (PDT) is one of the defining bars of New York’s modern cocktail era.
Since opening in 2007, PDT has helped shape the global cocktail movement while building a reputation for thoughtful drinks, warm hospitality and a close-knit team culture. For bartenders interested in joining a program with real industry legacy—and learning inside a room where craft and guest experience carry equal weight—PDT is a standout opportunity.
Bartender
NBetween
Hidden inside Chelsea Market, NBetween is a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar built around experimentation, technique and immersive nightlife.
Its award-winning beverage program blends seasonal ingredients, eclectic spirits and creative cocktail methods with a Japanese-inspired food menu and a strong music identity, including live DJs throughout the week. For bartenders drawn to inventive drinks, thoughtful hospitality and a high-energy creative environment, NBetween offers the chance to work inside one of Chelsea’s more distinctive cocktail programs.
Bartender
Set above Manhattan’s High Line in the heart of the Meatpacking District, The Standard, High Line has long been a defining part of New York’s hospitality, nightlife and cultural landscape.
From The Standard Grill and Biergarten to Le Bain and its celebrated late-night spaces, the hotel brings together food, cocktails, music, design and an unmistakably New York energy. For bartenders interested in working within a hospitality brand known for personality, creativity and memorable guest experiences, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
BartenderThe Standard High Line
Week of August 10, 2026
Clemente Bar
An intimate cocktail bar above Eleven Madison Park, created by chef Daniel Humm and artist Francesco Clemente. Known for highly technical cocktails with elegantly restrained presentations, rotating menus, and an art-driven luxury setting.
Head Bartender
Oscar Wilde
A theatrical Victorian-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant in NoMad known for extravagant décor, handcrafted cocktails, an extensive spirits collection, and one of the most distinctive bar environments in New York City.
Bartender
A polished neighborhood restaurant and 40-seat bar inside Nine Orchard, inspired by classic bistros and taverns. Features thoughtfully prepared cocktails alongside an extensive wine and spirits program in one of downtown Manhattan’s standout luxury hotels.
Bartender9 Orchard
Week of August 3, 2026
San Vicente
San Vicente Clubs is a prestigious private members-only club originating in West Hollywood, California. Since its 2019 opening, San Vicente Bungalows has established itself as a premier destination for individuals seeking a refined and intimate social experience. Our exclusive establishment offers an oasis of tranquility, luxury, and personalized service to our esteemed members. Building on the success of the original West Hollywood location San Vicente expanded to Santa Monica in November 2024 and New York City in March 2025.
San Vicente seeks team members who share a passion for the high standards and flawless, first-class service that are synonymous with owner Jeff Klein's unique, personalized approach to luxury hospitality.
Bartender
Café Boulud
Café Boulud is inspired by Daniel Boulud’s four culinary muses: la tradition, classic French cuisine; la saison, seasonal delicacies; le potager, the vegetable garden; and le voyage, flavors of world cuisine. Having earned three stars in the New York Times as well as a star in the Michelin Guide, Café Boulud is both a destination and a neighborhood gem for casually elegant dining seasonal wine tasting dinners, Sunday brunch and intimate, private events.
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The newest business in Redwood Hospitality, Golden Ratio is a single‑room cocktail bar with multiple energy zones: a welcoming lounge at the entrance, a central bar, cozy banquettes/booths, and a lively standing area. We balance design, genuine hospitality, and craft cocktails, creating a place where guests and staff feel the rhythm of great service. Offering a rotating list of zero-waste cocktails with distillates made from foraged and greenmarket ingredients served alongside vegetable-forward snacks.
BartenderGolden Ratio
Week of July 27, 2026
Humm
The chef behind Eleven Madison Park, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant once called the “best in the world,” is opening something new.
Opening in the West Village this fall, HUMM is the newest concept from Chef Daniel Humm, the chef and owner behind Eleven Madison Park and Clemente Bar. Centered around a wood-fired hearth, the menu will feature a mix of shareable plates and individual dishes, alongside a robust cocktail program and a thoughtful wine list.
The restaurant will operate at a fast pace, with a close-knit team working together across the dining room and kitchen. We’re looking for people who are detail-oriented, communicative, and excited to be a part of a new project.
As part of Daniel Humm Hospitality, employees at HUMM are given the opportunity to discover and pursue their passions while continuing to learn and challenge themselves. Our team is made up of individuals committed to collaboration, contribution, and excellence.
Head Bartender
Tigre
Located in the grit of the LES, Tigre is a sophisticated, cosmopolitan cocktail lounge that whisks guests into a polished steel, microsuede, martini-marbled fantasy. Created by Premiere Enterprises, the creative development and management firm behind Maison Premiere, Tigre evokes the elegance and style of the glamorous age of downtown NYC. Cocktails will be sophisticated but contemporary, with offerings ranging from known classics to LES-inspired nouveau hits.
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Bungalow comes from Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna and Bombay House Hospitality - the group that brought GupShup, Chote Miya and Ammi.
Bungalow offers a nostalgic journey into India’s vintage clubhouses, and the name stems from the Bengali “Bangla.” Bungalow is an invitation to experience history, culture, and exceptional cuisine, inspired by these opulent clubs that helped shape Indian social life and camaraderie.
Head Bartender