Bartender - Jersey City, NJ

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants is a distinctive and innovative fine dining group known for offering an intimate and exclusive culinary experience. Unlike traditional restaurants with large seating capacities, Scratch Restaurants pride themselves on serving only 10 guests at a time, ensuring personalized service and a memorable dining environment. The restaurant group has built a reputation for providing some of the finest sushi and sake combinations available, blending artistry, quality ingredients, and exceptional guest interactions. This commitment to excellence extends beyond the cuisine to every facet of the business, including the beverage program, guest service, and overall experience. The company was founded by renowned chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee, whose vision was to redefine restaurant concepts by focusing on an artisanal "from scratch" approach that centers on craftsmanship, creativity, and authenticity. This dedication underpins their various concepts, including Sushi|Bar and Pasta|Bar tasting menus that emphasize originality and quality. The role of Bartender at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants is designed for a creative, outgoing, professional, and engaging individual who is eager to learn and grow within a unique fine dining environment. This position is pivotal in delivering a curated beverage experience that complements the exceptional cuisine. Although experience with Japanese spirits, sake, and beer is not required, the ideal candidate will develop a cocktail program that aligns with the restaurant’s culinary artistry and enhances the guests’ tasting journey. The bartender will not only focus on beverages but also support the Front of House team, embracing the ethos of elevated service and teamwork. This role involves creating and maintaining batch cocktails, making beverage pairing recommendations, and maintaining a pristine bar area, with a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration with the General Manager and Chef de Cuisine. The bartender is expected to exhibit a strong work ethic, professionalism, and excellent guest interaction skills, adapting to the nuances of a fine dining setting with only a handful of guests per service. In addition to beverage preparation and service, the Bartender at Scratch Restaurants must be attentive to operational standards such as prep work, nightly and deep cleaning protocols, inventory management, and training adherence. This role requires flexibility and availability for regularly scheduled shifts as well as special events, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, ensuring that the beverage program supports the overall mission of delivering impeccable guest experiences. The compensation for this position is set at $288.46 per day, reflecting the specialized skills and responsibilities involved. Scratch Restaurants are also dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment and are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and nondiscrimination by all applicable laws. Candidates for this position must maintain professionalism inside and outside the workplace, including on social media, as representatives of the brand. This role is perfect for someone passionate about fine dining hospitality, mixology innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning in a unique, boutique-style restaurant setting.

• Valid Food Handling and Responsible Alcohol Certifications
• Maintain professionalism at all times including on social media
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Excellent hygiene
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members
• Strong communication skills