Bar Captain - Soho House New York

Main Duties

• Act as extension of management team and maintain the following programs: house-made syrups, fresh juices, batching, barrel aged cocktails, bespoke coffee, hot beverages and any specialty cocktails
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar including underneath bar top, the sink basins, speed rails, storage areas, floors and drains below the wells, back bar bottles, glassware shelves, all metal surfaces on low boys and espresso machine
• Maintain a safe and clean workstation as well as update Side Work Sheets to be up to date while communicating any inventory and purchase orders required to efficiently and effectively operate the bar
• Represent Soho House ethos & standards and the philosophy of House Tonic program while influencing sales to generate revenue
• Complete, delegate and support management by carrying out any opening and closing bar duties and ensure the bar is set-up to Health Department and Soho House standards
• Aid and participate in the development of seasonal menu implementations for the beverage program, including new product tasting with suppliers
• Support and participate in product and skill educational opportunities and the development of the beverage training program for all staff
• Well-versed and knowledgeable about all menu items (food and drink), pairing opportunities and upselling to provide optimal guest / member experience
• Follow service standards, mixture of ingredients to craft a Soho cocktail and collection of payment through MIROS (or similar POS)
• Check identification of customers to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol and tobacco products as well as determine when a customer has had too much alcohol

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 5+ years of bar experience and proven leader with exceptional skills to influence others behind the bar
• Strong communication and people skills while also cognizant of the bottom line and generating revenue
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced and demanding environment that doesn’t sacrifice quality with quantity
• Flexible schedule
• Tips certified.
• Micros knowledge a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others
• Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 40 pounds
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required