Bartender
Ikigai
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Brooklyn, NY
Contract type: Full time
Ikigai is a 10-course Japanese Kaiseki restaurant located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
The shifts are Tuesday-Saturday nights, averaging 38 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
The shifts are Tuesday-Saturday nights, averaging 38 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Crafting and serving cocktails that highlight Japanese ingredients, seasonal flavors, and thoughtful pairings with the tasting menu.
- Guiding guests through sake, wine, whisky, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings with accuracy, enthusiasm, and hospitality.
- Designing and presenting beverage experiences that complement the flow of a 10-course Kaiseki meal.
- Preparing classic and house cocktails with precision and consistency.
- Supporting dining room service, including drink delivery, clearing, resetting, and overall guest care.
- Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure seamless pairings and service throughout the evening.
- Upholding restaurant-wide standards of organization, cleanliness, and teamwork.
- Contributing to a team-based service model, including setup, breakdown, and shared responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of sake, Japanese whisky, and spirits, plus enthusiasm for Japanese flavors and ingredients.
- Experience creating cocktails, with a focus on balance, creativity, and precision.
- Ability to explain beverages and cocktails to guests in an engaging, approachable way.
- Prior bartending or beverage-focused fine dining experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, multitasking, and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and a strong commitment to hospitality.
- Physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
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